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BG03 XAF

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,850 mi
Last recorded79,850 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 XAF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 79,850 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 75,537 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 74,496 miles

Front brake hoses perished and split

Pass 8 Oct 2014 70,301 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 65,526 miles

Offside front brake binding slightly.

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

Rear silencer box front mounting bracket rusted through. System still secure.

Rust/wear ridge on front brake discs.

Fail 11 Jun 2012 61,661 miles

Both front brake discs have a deep wear/rust ridge on inner face.

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 61,661 miles

Both front brake discs have a deep wear/rust ridge on inner face.

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 54,368 miles

Both front tyres worn down to 2.5mm, and both rear tyres worn down to 2mm, keep a check.

Deep rust ridge on inner face of both front discs.

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 May 2011 54,368 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres worn down to 2.5mm, and both rear tyres worn down to 2mm, keep a check.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Deep rust ridge on inner face of both front discs.

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 May 2010 47,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corosion on offside chassis rail ,front

Pass 12 Jun 2009 38,612 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

both rear tyres perished and tread low on inner and outer edges

Pass 11 Jun 2008 31,587 miles

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

both front tyres getting low on edges

n/s/r fog lamp n/w

Fail 11 Jun 2008 31,587 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

both front tyres getting low on edges

Pass 15 Jun 2007 26,186 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 19,445 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 XAF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XAF, 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 XAF registered?

BG03 XAF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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