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BG03 FWN

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,335 mi
Last recorded97,335 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 97,335 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under wing/bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under wing/bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2018 97,271 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot panel (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front both top mounts are rough when turning

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing of chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing off chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 95,736 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 95,735 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Central Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 97,856 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 97,856 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 91,761 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 89,419 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside rear tyre cracked on the outer sidewall area.

Offside headlamp condensation damaged (beam image ok at the time of test)

Offside rear body corrode next to the fuel filler flap.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 86,469 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wiper blades slightly split

Pass 22 Apr 2013 86,469 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wiper blades slightly split

Pass 10 Apr 2012 83,092 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both outer sills have slight corrosion

Pass 19 Apr 2011 78,620 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 72,022 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 65,368 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 65,368 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 58,806 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 52,531 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 46,775 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 46,775 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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 FWN is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FWN, 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 FWN is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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