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BG03 LLJ

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

84,954 mi
Last recorded84,954 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 84,954 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides- outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides- floor to sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2017 76,579 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides- poor images (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot strut top (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion both sides- floor to sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

corrosion around fuel cap

Fail 6 Oct 2017 76,576 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides- outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides- poor images (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot strut top (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion both sides- floor to sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

corrosion around fuel cap

Fail 15 Sep 2017 76,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure metal carrier hitting windscreen (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill excess corrosion (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill excess corrosion (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch excess corrosion (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill excess corrosion (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded running to offside rear flexy pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (5.2.6)

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

Nearside outer sill corroded and swollen front to rear

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded running to flexy pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside outer sill corroded and holed to front

Rear panel not attached to boot floor

vehicle suffering corrosion and swelling in prescribed areas and general to body

Pass 7 Mar 2016 66,967 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 59,823 miles

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 51,400 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 51,400 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 42,053 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 42,053 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 34,070 miles

Both rear tyres perished on sidewall.

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 2 Mar 2011 28,790 miles

Slight play in both rear axle front bushes

Pass 27 Jan 2010 19,697 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Slight perishing noted in rear tyre sidewalls. No visible cords

Pass 17 Jun 2009 19,469 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 17,329 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 17,329 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 15,768 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 15,768 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 13,696 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 13,696 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside 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 LLJ 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 65%.

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

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