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BG03 VXR

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

35,195 mi
Last recorded35,195 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2011 35,195 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

o/s rack boot insecure

Pass 4 Mar 2010 26,667 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 26,667 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 19,904 miles

slight play n/s steering rack inner joint

slight seepage from power steering rack

Fail 4 Mar 2009 19,904 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play n/s steering rack inner joint

slight seepage from power steering rack

Pass 4 Mar 2008 15,391 miles

both rear tyers spliting side wall

Pass 3 Mar 2007 10,332 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 10,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 8,149 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 8,149 miles

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

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 VXR is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VXR, 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 VXR registered?

BG03 VXR is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is BG03 VXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG03 VXR shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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