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BG03 VJX

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

82,654 mi
Last recorded82,654 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 82,654 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nsf and osf wing lower corroder (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 82,654 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nsf and osf wing lower corroder (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 75,331 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 71,751 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f floor pans starting to rust

o/s/f wing lower fixing corrioded

Pass 30 Oct 2017 70,121 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Oct 2017 70,115 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Oct 2016 68,173 miles

Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sills (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 68,172 miles

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

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

Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 65,608 miles

both inner and outer sills on both sides have corrosion

Fail 13 Oct 2015 65,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both inner and outer sills on both sides have corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2014 59,082 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 59,082 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 51,768 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 50,709 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 49,311 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2012 49,311 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 47,668 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 14 May 2010 45,631 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Slight Top Strut Mount Play on All Struts

Pass 13 May 2009 43,814 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 41,252 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 35,676 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 35,676 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 10 May 2006 27,520 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 VJX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VJX, 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 VJX registered?

BG03 VJX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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