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BG03 BRZ

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

37,561 mi
Last recorded37,561 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 37,561 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 34,110 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

service brake adjustment required

Pass 12 Jul 2017 29,618 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 29,610 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 27,136 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 27,136 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 26,818 miles

Both front brake hose metal ends corroded.

Both rear tyres cracking.

Fuel filter corroded.

Oil leak from engine.

Recommend handbrake adjusted.

Slight play in both top suspension mounts.

Pass 24 Jul 2014 25,937 miles

Oil leak from engine.

Recommend handbrake adjusted.

Pass 30 Jul 2013 25,334 miles

Oil leak from engine.

Recommnd handbrake adjusted.

Pass 23 Jul 2012 24,318 miles

Bolt missing from sump.

Recommend handbrake adjusted.

Slight play in both front top suspension mounts.

Pass 29 Jul 2011 23,650 miles

Oil leak from suspect sump gasket.

Recommend handbrake adjusted.

Slight play in nearside front top suspension mount.

Pass 26 Jul 2010 23,050 miles

Oil leak from engine.

Slight play in both front top mounts.

Pass 15 Jul 2009 22,551 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 22,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 21,971 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 21,488 miles

Recommend handbrake adjusted.

Pass 15 Jul 2006 21,075 miles

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 BRZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BRZ, 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 BRZ registered?

BG03 BRZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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