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BG03 WYP

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

53,648 mi
Last recorded53,648 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2017 53,648 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded undersill&outersill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded undersill&outersill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front flexi slightly corroded

Nearside Front suspension arm rear bush deteriorating

rear chassis corroded above exhaust backbox

Pass 30 Apr 2016 49,288 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 49,287 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 2 May 2015 44,099 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2015 44,099 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 40,559 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s/r 1/4 panel damaged serviceable at present

Fail 23 Apr 2014 40,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s/r 1/4 panel damaged serviceable at present

Pass 19 Apr 2013 36,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s rear quarter panel damaged

Fail 19 Apr 2013 36,676 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s rear quarter panel damaged

Pass 19 Apr 2012 31,878 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 31,878 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 29,196 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)

rear engine mouting rubber starting to split

slight damage to o/s/r lower quater panel

Pass 21 Apr 2010 27,493 miles

slight body damage o/s rear quarter panel

Fail 21 Apr 2010 27,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

slight body damage o/s rear quarter panel

Pass 27 Apr 2009 25,408 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 23,667 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)

Pass 1 May 2007 19,032 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2006 13,122 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2006 13,122 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 WYP is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WYP, 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 WYP registered?

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

Is BG03 WYP safe to buy?

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