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BG03 BGZ

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

85,874 mi
Last recorded85,874 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 BGZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 85,874 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 85,874 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 80,581 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 80,581 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 77,368 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2016 77,368 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 72,992 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 67,988 miles

Nearside lower suspension arm rear bush poor.

Rocker cover gasket leaking.

Slight coolant leak from thermostat housing.

Pass 16 Feb 2013 59,281 miles

Slight play in both front top suspension mounts.

Pass 20 Feb 2012 53,928 miles

Front brake discs pitting.

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

Tracking ?

Fail 17 Feb 2012 53,928 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Front brake discs pitting.

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

Tracking ?

Pass 17 Feb 2011 46,738 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 46,738 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 40,531 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 34,934 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 34,934 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 30,708 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 26,392 miles

Front tyres wearing badly.

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 22,198 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 22,198 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 BGZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BGZ, 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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What year was BG03 BGZ registered?

BG03 BGZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 April 2003.

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