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BG53 FKP

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

60,706 mi
Last recorded60,706 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2013 60,706 miles

Nearside and offside rear axle bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

Fail 11 Nov 2013 60,691 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside and offside rear axle bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 19 Nov 2012 55,046 miles

Bonnet stay missing

Nearside and Offside front lower arm mountings deteriorated

Play in front top strut mountings on limit of vsi tolerance

Fail 19 Nov 2012 55,046 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Bonnet stay missing

Nearside and Offside front lower arm mountings deteriorated

Play in front top strut mountings on limit of vsi tolerance

air freshners removed on test to prevent failure under section 8.3 (drivers view)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 48,443 miles

N/side front lower arm bushes splitting.

Slight lift in both front top strut mounts.

Fail 11 Nov 2011 48,443 miles

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

N/side front lower arm bushes splitting.

O/side rear tyre worn close to tread minimum.

Slight lift in both front top strut mounts.

Pass 8 Nov 2010 40,535 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 40,535 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 35,000 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split. O/side front tyre on 2mm at edges.

Pass 17 Nov 2008 29,671 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2008 29,671 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 22,530 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2007 22,530 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 13,930 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 13,930 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BG53 FKP is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 FKP, 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 FKP is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 October 2003.

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