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BG03 XSK

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

21,432 mi
Last recorded21,432 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 XSK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2017 21,432 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 21,147 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 21,142 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings hole and corrosion in offside sill, front and rear (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 20,908 miles

offside sill has corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2014 20,343 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 18,699 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 17,276 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 15,863 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 14,089 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 11,915 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 9,075 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 7,203 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 5,305 miles

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

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 XSK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 XSK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG03 XSK registered?

BG03 XSK is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 April 2003.

Is BG03 XSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG03 XSK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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