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BG03 UHR

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,255 mi
Last recorded85,255 miles
Recorded on28 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 UHR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2016 85,255 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s and o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s outersills (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Fail 28 May 2016 85,255 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s and o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s floor (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s outersills (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2015 78,346 miles

front flexi brake hoses showing fatigue

front suspension top mounts have slight play

n/s/front lower suspension arm has bush fatigue

Fail 26 May 2015 78,346 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front flexi brake hoses showing fatigue

front suspension top mounts have slight play

n/s/front lower suspension arm has bush fatigue

Pass 14 Jun 2014 72,489 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 72,489 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 67,079 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 62,326 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 55,490 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 48,425 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 41,309 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 32,619 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 32,617 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 24,216 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 16,538 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 UHR is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UHR, 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 UHR is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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