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BG03 BWA

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

43,276 mi
Last recorded43,276 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 BWA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 43,276 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre slighty worn on outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 43,240 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

object removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 3 Jun 2016 42,126 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 39,286 miles

Oil leak

outer sills starting to corrode

power steering oil overflowing from reservoir - appears to be contaminated

Fail 5 Jun 2015 39,286 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

outer sills starting to corrode

power steering oil overflowing from reservoir - appears to be contaminated

Pass 18 Jun 2014 36,847 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

offside front lower suspension arm back bush unbonding

Fail 18 Jun 2014 36,847 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front lower suspension arm back bush unbonding

Pass 6 Jun 2013 35,091 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 35,091 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 33,178 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 33,178 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)

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 32,773 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

nearside rear tyre heavily cracked/perished

nearside wiper blade split

Fail 15 Apr 2010 32,773 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

nearside rear tyre heavily cracked/perished

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 15 Apr 2009 29,588 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 29,588 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 22,405 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 15,781 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 12,401 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 BWA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BWA, 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 BWA is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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