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BG03 XRL

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,033 mi
Last recorded97,033 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 97,033 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 96,778 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush n/s front (2.4.G.2)

Ball joint has excessive play o/s (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment n/s front (2.5.A.1c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s outer sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s outer sill (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s front floor (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s front floor (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s rear under sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s rear under sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 87,795 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 87,754 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 79,161 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 79,157 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.3a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsf bottom arm bushes

Pass 12 Apr 2013 76,444 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s number plate light damaged,suggest renew

Pass 14 Apr 2012 68,601 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 65,553 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 57,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2010 57,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 51,630 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 36,528 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 28,758 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 28,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2006 20,501 miles

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

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

spare tyre defective

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 XRL is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 XRL, 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 XRL is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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