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BG03 WMT

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,570 mi
Last recorded49,570 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 WMT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 49,570 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 49,567 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 48,897 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 48,890 miles

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 48,515 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 48,515 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2022 48,185 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 47,458 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 46,758 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 45,375 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 40,509 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 40,451 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 39,365 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc wearing thin (3.5.1i)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both nearside front and rear (2.5.B.1b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front to rear sills, corrosion also includes seat belt anchorage points (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 39,365 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc wearing thin (3.5.1i)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both nearside front and rear (2.5.B.1b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front to rear sills, corrosion also includes seat belt anchorage points (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 38,025 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 38,020 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 36,422 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 36,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 35,195 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 34,207 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 33,446 miles

Rear offside spring broken near upper tip

Pass 7 Apr 2011 32,448 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 32,448 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 31,300 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 29,705 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 29,703 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 27,534 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 27,496 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 25,388 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 23,128 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 WMT is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WMT, 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 WMT is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 April 2003.

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