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BG03 BSZ

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

57,320 mi
Last recorded57,320 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 57,320 miles

Corroded around fuel cap

Front antiroll bar D bushes slight play

Offside front wishbone rear bush slightly split

Slight corrosion offside front outer sill

Fail 11 Feb 2019 57,320 miles

Corroded around fuel cap

Front antiroll bar D bushes slight play

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

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

Offside front wishbone rear bush slightly split

Slight corrosion offside front outer sill

Pass 15 Feb 2018 52,890 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 52,873 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 52,172 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg in wheel arch near spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill sections (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill sections (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 52,172 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg in wheel arch near spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill sections (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill sections (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 49,538 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 49,538 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 49,486 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 48,474 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 48,474 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 47,369 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 45,472 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 45,472 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 37,067 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 37,067 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 28,800 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 21,522 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 21,522 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wheels tracking out

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 BSZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue 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 BSZ, 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 BSZ registered?

BG03 BSZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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