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BG03 CBU

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

98,585 mi
Last recorded98,585 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 CBU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2017 98,585 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front/rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/65r13 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

slight blow flexy pipe..travel handbrake..spare tyre flat

Pass 10 Nov 2016 89,550 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Oil leak ()

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2016 89,550 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Oil leak ()

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2015 82,000 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

oil leak noted

Pass 13 Nov 2014 78,674 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 78,674 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 67,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2013 67,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2012 64,152 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 64,152 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Jul 2011
Fail 28 Jul 2011 58,454 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 58,178 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2008 58,178 miles

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

spare tyre has cords showing

Fail 11 Jun 2007 43,351 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 43,351 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 43,316 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 43,316 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 31,765 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 CBU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 CBU, 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 CBU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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