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BG03 LHD

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

62,939 mi
Last recorded62,939 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2017 62,939 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken spring rubbing on tyre (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Braking system leaking front to rear brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre perished. n/s/r tyre perished. o/s/f suspension arm bush starting to wear.

Pass 6 Jun 2016 62,855 miles

exhaust corroded

n/s/f inner wing corroded

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f brake hose slightly perished

Fail 6 Jun 2016 62,855 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

n/s/f inner wing corroded

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f brake hose slightly perished

Pass 16 Jun 2015 62,552 miles

n/s front and rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 16 Jun 2015 62,549 miles

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

n/s front and rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 27 May 2014 55,391 miles

general corrosion to front floors and outer sill

Pass 3 Jun 2013 48,226 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 48,226 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 42,925 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 42,925 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2011 39,536 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 33,627 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 1 May 2009 31,442 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 24,053 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 18,178 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 18,176 miles

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

N/S/R Tyre,Outside Wall,Starting To Split.

Pass 2 May 2006 13,828 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 LHD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LHD, 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 LHD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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