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BG03 BHE

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

84,631 mi
Last recorded84,631 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 84,631 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 81,624 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 81,624 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 76,242 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 76,242 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 70,244 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 70,244 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 67,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2011 67,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 61,616 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 61,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 54,336 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 54,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 47,056 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 45,135 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 44,766 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 May 2007 44,766 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2006 34,878 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 34,878 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 BHE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BHE, 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 BHE registered?

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

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