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BG53 FDD

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,896 mi
Last recorded97,896 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 FDD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2018 97,896 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 95,510 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Dec 2017 95,499 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill, inner wheel arch and chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded top step (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Dec 2016 93,345 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (3.6.B.4d)

fuel cap area corrded

seals slightly corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2016 93,293 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine Management Light On

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Oct 2015 82,505 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 74,126 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 67,946 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 67,946 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 60,554 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)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 58,182 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 54,493 miles

nearside inner sill corroded at the rear

offside and nearside front lower wishbone bushes are worn and noisy

play at offside and nearside front top strut mounts

rear tyre treads are unevenly worn

slight foot brake travel

Fail 18 Aug 2010 54,173 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside inner sill corroded at the rear

offside and nearside front lower wishbone bushes are worn and noisy

play at offside and nearside front top strut mounts

rear tyre treads are unevenly worn

slight foot brake travel

Pass 25 Aug 2009 41,243 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 27,522 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 25,411 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare tyre defective

Pass 13 Oct 2006 21,003 miles

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 FDD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BG53 FDD, 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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BG53 FDD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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