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BG03 BFU

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

101,426 mi
Last recorded101,426 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 BFU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2021 101,426 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2019 92,041 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

o/s headlight deteriorated

Fail 3 May 2019 92,041 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

o/s headlight deteriorated

Pass 14 May 2018 90,722 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s rear tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 27 Apr 2018 90,720 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 16 Jun 2016 90,708 miles

Both rear tyre condition poor

Fail 7 Jun 2016 90,708 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear tyre condition poor

Pass 13 Apr 2015 90,393 miles

'mil' lamp on engine has a misfire

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

condensation in o/s headlamp

corrosion forming o/s/r chassis by subframe mount

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

slight fluctuation n/s/f brake in rollers

slight roughness n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 3 Apr 2015 90,374 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

'mil' lamp on engine has a misfire

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

condensation in o/s headlamp

corrosion forming o/s/r chassis by subframe mount

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

slight fluctuation n/s/f brake in rollers

slight roughness n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 31 Mar 2014 87,495 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 80,744 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 80,740 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 67,230 miles

rear number plate damaged

Fail 3 Apr 2012 67,229 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear number plate damaged

Pass 10 Mar 2011 54,424 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 2 Mar 2011 54,198 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 42,870 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 42,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 34,151 miles

Nearside front top shock mount has slight play

Fail 21 Mar 2009 34,151 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front top shock mount has slight play

Pass 21 Mar 2008 28,427 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 28,424 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres heavily cracked on side-walls, shoulders

front shock absorbas top mounting worn, movement

Pass 24 Mar 2007 23,589 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 20,601 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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BG03 BFU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

Across all 2003 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 47,451 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG03 BFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BG03 BFU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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