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BG52 BSO

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

397 mi
Last recorded397 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 BSO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 397 miles

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

n/s/f disc slight worn

n/s/r fuel filler holed

Pass 25 Mar 2011 89,499 miles

advise front discs worn

advise n/s/f tyre 2mm

Fail 18 Mar 2011 89,499 miles

Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

advise front discs worn

advise n/s/f tyre 2mm

Pass 8 Apr 2010 79,395 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 69,206 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 61,050 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 53,282 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 53,282 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres at 1.8 mm

both rear top mounts slight play

n/s/r tyre splitting outer edge

n/s/r wing damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2006 41,856 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 41,855 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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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BG52 BSO is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BG52 BSO, 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 BG52 BSO registered?

BG52 BSO is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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