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BG03 LPZ

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,052 mi
Last recorded71,052 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 LPZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2017 71,052 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door sel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower inner wheel arch and around the lower outer wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around the floor pan mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around the floor pan mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 69,667 miles

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

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

Oil leak from engine area ()

Pass 20 Oct 2015 68,228 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 68,217 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear and front outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 64,600 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 64,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 60,066 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 60,066 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 56,014 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 52,747 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 52,747 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 46,871 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 41,267 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 37,060 miles

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

offside rear service brake effort slightly low

Fail 6 Mar 2009 37,060 miles

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

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

offside rear service brake effort slightly low

Pass 23 Feb 2008 31,800 miles

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

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)

signs of fluid aroud offside rear brake hose and wheel cylinder

Pass 17 Mar 2007 26,318 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 21,355 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 LPZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LPZ, 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 LPZ registered?

BG03 LPZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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The MOT history for BG03 LPZ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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