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BG52 YOR

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

78,161 mi
Last recorded78,161 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 YOR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 78,161 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Mar 2017 77,983 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 69,955 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 69,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axel (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axel (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 62,053 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 57,647 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 53,174 miles

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

oil leak gearbox

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2013 53,077 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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)

oil leak gearbox

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2012 48,255 miles

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

off side outter sill starting to corrode

offside front outter door handle sticking

Fail 3 Mar 2012 48,227 miles

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

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

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

off side outter sill starting to corrode

offside front outter door handle sticking

Pass 15 Mar 2011 46,741 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 46,738 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 45,687 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 43,708 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 36,233 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 28,067 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 20,454 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 16,355 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 16,329 miles

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

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

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 YOR is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YOR, 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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BG52 YOR is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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