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BG03 FYP

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,897 mi
Last recorded81,897 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 FYP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 81,897 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/f inner wing cover insecure

underside in a rusty condition

Fail 14 Jun 2018 81,892 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/f inner wing cover insecure

underside in a rusty condition

Pass 14 Jun 2017 80,309 miles

both front inner wheel arches in a very rusty condition

both rear trailing arm bushes worn

n/s/r wheel bearing worn

Fail 12 Jun 2017 80,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front inner wheel arches in a very rusty condition

both rear trailing arm bushes worn

n/s/r wheel bearing worn

Pass 2 Jun 2016 75,786 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

both front inner wheel arches corroded

engine oil leak

Fail 31 May 2016 75,786 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

both front inner wheel arches corroded

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2015 71,405 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)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 71,389 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 69,384 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2014 69,378 miles

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2013 61,858 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 61,635 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 61,635 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 56,476 miles

CAT slow working, hand brake travel and n/s low effort, front brake discs deteriorated, multi guards fitted, o/s rear tyre pressure low, n/s front tyre uneven wear

rear brakes imbalanced o/s high

surface corrosion to front and rear chassis

Fail 2 Jun 2010 56,462 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

CAT slow working, hand brake travel and n/s low effort, front brake discs deteriorated, multi guards fitted, o/s rear tyre pressure low, n/s front tyre uneven wear

surface corrosion to front and rear chassis

Pass 7 May 2009 46,646 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 46,646 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 May 2008 39,561 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 23,993 miles

rear tyres nailed and uneven wear to iner edges

Pass 29 Apr 2006 15,754 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 FYP is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FYP, 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 FYP is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 April 2003.

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