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BG03 LGC

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

69,312 mi
Last recorded69,312 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 LGC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2013 69,312 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 69,312 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 49,857 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 47,259 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 47,258 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 43,960 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 31 Aug 2010 43,960 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 40,512 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 40,511 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 37,449 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 33,224 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 33,684 miles

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

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 30 Aug 2006 30,587 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 28,160 miles

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

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

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 LGC is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black 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 LGC, 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 LGC registered?

BG03 LGC is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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