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BG03 WSF

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,311 mi
Last recorded66,311 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 WSF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 66,311 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both n/s o/s brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 66,311 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel no reserve travel in handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested emissions not tested due to engine miss fire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear n/s inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel rear brakes showing low effort at rear wheels (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both n/s o/s brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

engine misfire [at time of testing]

rear service brake showing low effort

Pass 21 Nov 2019 62,539 miles

general underneath surface corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2018 58,011 miles

n/s headlamp poor pattern

some brake pipes and ferrules slightly corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2018 57,933 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 28 Jul 2017 57,941 miles

General underside corrosion, mainly to sills

Headlights slightly deteriorated

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2017 57,941 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Suspect pump (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

General underside corrosion, mainly to sills

Headlights slightly deteriorated

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2016 53,845 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 52,440 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside rear tyre slightly damaged on inner edge

slight dampness around power steering rack

Pass 16 Apr 2015 52,440 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly damaged on inner edge

slight dampness around power steering rack

Pass 30 Apr 2014 48,551 miles

ADVISE TRACKING TO BE CHECKED

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 48,551 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 43,871 miles

nearside outer sill starting to corrode

nearside repeater cover missing

rear view mirror missing

Fail 2 May 2013 43,871 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside outer sill starting to corrode

nearside repeater cover missing

rear view mirror missing

Pass 19 Apr 2012 38,780 miles

both rear tyres cracking on outer walls

Pass 18 Apr 2011 33,833 miles

child seat fitted to nearside front seat and offside rear seat not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Fail 18 Apr 2011 33,833 miles

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

child seat fitted to nearside front seat and offside rear seat not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Pass 28 Apr 2010 29,222 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 29,222 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 25,431 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 25,431 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 21,665 miles

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

brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 23 Apr 2007 17,167 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 13,695 miles

rear number plate cracked

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 WSF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WSF, 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 WSF registered?

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

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