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BG03 MUP

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,910 mi
Last recorded93,910 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 93,910 miles

front and rear of vehicle surface rust in areas

nearside and offside inner and outer sills surface rust

Fail 12 Oct 2015 93,910 miles

Body has a projection caused by corrosion nearside and offside outer rear sills corroded resulting in holes (6.1.C.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported front bracket (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front and rear of vehicle surface rust in areas

nearside and offside inner and outer sills surface rust

Pass 14 Oct 2014 84,309 miles

front brake disc worn but not weakened

nearside and offside front floor areas surface rust but no holes

nearside and offside inner and outer sills surafce rust but not resulting in holes

rear axle bushes slightly worn

Pass 30 Apr 2013 76,828 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 70,557 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 64,199 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 58,831 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 51,028 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 43,907 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 35,681 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 27,216 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 27,216 miles

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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 MUP is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 MUP, 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 MUP registered?

BG03 MUP is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 May 2003.

Is BG03 MUP safe to buy?

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