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BG53 EVW

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

63,449 mi
Last recorded63,449 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 EVW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2018 63,449 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion by fuel filler flap (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded by fuel filler (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by fuel filler (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded up to offside front hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded up to offside rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 55,964 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded up to offside rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 55,964 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded up to offside rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 48,802 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and o/s inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Jan 2016 48,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and front of sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and rear of sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and o/s inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 44,686 miles

signs of corrosion underneath vehicle

Fail 23 Sep 2013 40,918 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 40,918 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 38,233 miles

CRACKS DRIVER REAR TYRE OUTER WALL

SURFACE CORROSSIAN OUTER SILLS

Pass 7 Oct 2011 36,046 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 36,046 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 34,530 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 34,530 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 32,761 miles

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

exhaust corroded

n/s/r and n/s/f tyres cracking

Pass 3 Oct 2008 31,794 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 28,954 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 28,954 miles

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 24,303 miles

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)

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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BG53 EVW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BG53 EVW, 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 BG53 EVW registered?

BG53 EVW is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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