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BG53 FJX

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

59,111 mi
Last recorded59,111 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 59,111 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 59,111 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 51,301 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount, inner and outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Main axle bush. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 51,097 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle mount, inner and outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount, inner and outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Main axle bush. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 45,591 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 38,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 23,580 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 15,179 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 15,142 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 14,984 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 14,867 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 14,738 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 14,597 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 14,473 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 13,976 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 13,753 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 13,462 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 13,148 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 12,421 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 11,621 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 10,539 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 9,060 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 FJX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FJX, 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 FJX registered?

BG53 FJX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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