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BG03 VEP

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

81,773 mi
Last recorded81,773 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 81,773 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body to subframe mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body to subframe mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front chassis leg corroded

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

fuel filler area/ n/s quarter panel corroded

wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 23 Apr 2016 81,773 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe leading to offside rear flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body to subframe mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body to subframe mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front chassis leg corroded

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

fuel filler area/ n/s quarter panel corroded

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2015 81,485 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

both rear inner sills corroding

fuel filler cap area corroded

offside outer sill corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2015 81,484 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

both rear inner sills corroding

fuel filler cap area corroded

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2014 78,514 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

condition of axle bushes

condition of both front and nearside rear tyres cracking in tread

underside corrossion also to sills and around fuel filler cap

Fail 17 Apr 2014 78,513 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

condition of axle bushes

condition of both front and nearside rear tyres cracking in tread

underside corrossion also to sills and around fuel filler cap

Pass 22 Apr 2013 69,858 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 62,208 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 62,091 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 59,672 miles

Body corrossion around fuel filler cap

Both sills corroding

Front brake discs corroding

General underbody corrossion

Play in both front top strut mounts

Fail 13 Apr 2011 59,669 miles

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

Body corrossion around fuel filler cap

Both sills corroding

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs corroding

General underbody corrossion

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in both front top strut mounts

Pass 23 Apr 2010 55,000 miles

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

front wipers smearing

Fail 22 Apr 2010 54,999 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 47,195 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 38,840 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 36,062 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 28,944 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 VEP is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VEP, 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 VEP is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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