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BG03 UKA

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,068 mi
Last recorded70,068 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 UKA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2013 70,068 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 18 Sep 2012 62,429 miles

movement in o/s and n/s top suspension mounts

n/s and o/s front lower wishbone rear mount bushes beginning to split

n/s front bottom ball joint dust cap beginning to perish

Pass 31 Aug 2011 53,961 miles

slight wear in n/s and o/s front top mount bushes

wear in o/s front antiroll bar mount bush

Fail 8 Sep 2010 46,270 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 46,270 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 39,083 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 38,249 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 32,437 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 26,078 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 26,036 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2006 19,806 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Pass 11 May 2006 19,806 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 UKA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 UKA, 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 UKA registered?

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

Is BG03 UKA safe to buy?

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