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BG03 LDZ

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,655 mi
Last recorded89,655 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 LDZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2014 89,655 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 89,655 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 79,985 miles

em light on

nearside front offside front floors corrodded but not holed

poffside rear chssis leg corrodded but not holed

Fail 4 Jul 2013 79,985 miles

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

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

em light on

nearside front offside front floors corrodded but not holed

poffside rear chssis leg corrodded but not holed

Pass 12 Jul 2012 64,554 miles

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

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

offside rear chassis corrodded but not holed

Fail 12 Jul 2012 64,554 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear chassis corrodded but not holed

Pass 29 Jul 2011 54,506 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 46,421 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 36,754 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 36,754 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 26,448 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 26,448 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 14,626 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 7,749 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 LDZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LDZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG03 LDZ registered?

BG03 LDZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 August 2003.

Is BG03 LDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG03 LDZ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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