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BG03 BYJ

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,007 mi
Last recorded65,007 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2017 65,007 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front tyres getting low

Pass 4 Jan 2017 43,174 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 30,195 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 30,192 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside front lower floor section corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside front outer sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front outer sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear inner sill & outer sills corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 30,159 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 29,364 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both sills are starting to show signs of corossion

Pass 21 Sep 2013 28,317 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres at 4mm of tread

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 26,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 26,593 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 25,699 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 22,958 miles

Offside rear tyre slightly perished!

Offside rear tyre slightly perished!

Pass 6 Apr 2009 21,016 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 19,185 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 16,824 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 16,824 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 12,686 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 BYJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BYJ, 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 BYJ registered?

BG03 BYJ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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