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BG03 WUC

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

67,944 mi
Last recorded67,944 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 WUC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 67,944 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 66,267 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 66,267 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 64,943 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 61,055 miles

(notes :- steel wheels, 165/65R13 tyres, minimum tread depth readings = n/s/f 2.5mm, o/s/f 2mm, n/s/r 3.5mm, o/s/r 4mm.)

n/s/f & o/s/f floors are corroded.

n/s/f & o/s/f suspension tops have play.

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres tread close to minimum wear limit.

Fail 25 Sep 2012 61,055 miles

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

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

(notes :- steel wheels, 165/65R13 tyres, minimum tread depth readings = n/s/f 2.5mm, o/s/f 2mm, n/s/r 3.5mm, o/s/r 4mm.)

n/s/f & o/s/f floors are corroded.

n/s/f & o/s/f suspension tops have play.

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres tread close to minimum wear limit.

Pass 26 Sep 2011

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 39,678 miles

n/s & o/s front lower suspension arm bushes are deterioated.

Fail 16 Sep 2010 39,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s & o/s front lower suspension arm bushes are deterioated.

spare tyre cut in side wall.

Pass 17 Sep 2009 26,575 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 26,570 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 16,948 miles

nearside front tyre is cracking on sidewall 165/65/13TR 0293600

offside front tyre is cracking on sidewall 165/65/13TR 0293600

Fail 2 Sep 2008 16,948 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)

nearside front tyre is cracking on sidewall 165/65/13TR 0293600

offside front tyre is cracking on sidewall 0293600

Pass 5 Sep 2007 15,810 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 15,804 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 14,672 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 14,672 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2006 13,643 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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 WUC is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WUC, 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 WUC is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 April 2003.

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