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BG03 MVW

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,177 mi
Last recorded48,177 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2026 48,177 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 45,840 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 45,840 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2024 41,833 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 41,833 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 38,719 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 36,174 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front slightly cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush partly debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant level low

Fail 25 Nov 2021 36,174 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front slightly cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush partly debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 13 Nov 2020 32,193 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil leaks

engine oil level low

Fail 13 Nov 2020 32,193 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine oil leaks

engine oil level low

Pass 9 Dec 2019 27,980 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 27,980 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 24,397 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 23,973 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking and worn

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

Offside outer end area corroded sill fro

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective cracking to cords ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 23,125 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Apr 2017 23,125 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Apr 2016 22,191 miles

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

offside front tyre inner edge worn

oil leaks

Pass 14 May 2015 21,422 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 20,471 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 19,046 miles

spare tyre outer edge cracking

Pass 16 May 2012 17,324 miles

Coolant leak

coolant level low

nearside rear wheel rim slightly damaged

offside rear tyre excessivly cracked

spare tyre outer side wall slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2011 15,560 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 14,022 miles

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear tyre inner and outer edges worn

Pass 24 Apr 2009 12,299 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 12,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 10,680 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 8,836 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 7,202 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 MVW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG03 MVW registered?

BG03 MVW is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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