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BG03 LHY

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

104,421 mi
Last recorded104,421 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 104,421 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 99,780 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 99,763 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Both front brake flexi hoses cracked

Front discs lipped, pads getting low

Front floor and chassis corroded both sides

N/s/r inner sill corroded

O/s/r brake pipe corroded

Slight movement in both rear axle bushes

Tailgate cannot be opened

Pass 7 Feb 2014 88,259 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 88,183 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 80,228 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

weep of power steering fluid from rack

Fail 15 Feb 2012 68,072 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 68,072 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 55,126 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 55,126 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 48,789 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 48,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 42,157 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 42,154 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 36,043 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 36,040 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

unable to fully assess other suspension and steering components at n/s/front

Pass 12 Mar 2007 28,574 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 28,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 22,146 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 22,146 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 LHY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 LHY, 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 LHY registered?

BG03 LHY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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