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BG53 FGU

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

53,735 mi
Last recorded53,735 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2014 53,735 miles

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

wipers starting to smear

Fail 20 Oct 2014 53,735 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

wipers starting to smear

Pass 20 Oct 2014 53,735 miles

front wipers starting to smear

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 27 Sep 2013 49,770 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

antifreeze below minimum

Fail 27 Sep 2013 49,770 miles

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

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

antifreeze below minimum

Pass 17 Oct 2012 46,906 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 41,571 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 36,006 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 36,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

o/s & n/s front wishbone bushes splitting

Pass 29 Sep 2009 30,059 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 25,717 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 20,312 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 16,318 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 FGU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FGU, 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 BG53 FGU registered?

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

Is BG53 FGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 FGU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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