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BG03 WNM

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

90,809 mi
Last recorded90,809 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2015 90,809 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 84,067 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

front nearside floor corroded.

Fail 22 Apr 2014 84,067 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

front nearside floor corroded.

Pass 29 Apr 2013 76,386 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2013 76,328 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 76,355 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 68,997 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 68,997 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 64,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2010 46,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

play in both front suspension top mounts

Pass 9 Aug 2010 46,790 miles

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

play in both front suspension top mounts

Fail 7 Aug 2010 46,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

tracking needs to be checked

Pass 20 Jul 2009 39,146 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 35,017 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 31,045 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 23,834 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 23,834 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 WNM 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 58.8%.

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 WNM, 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 WNM is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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