MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,706 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside and offside rear axle bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.
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.
Bonnet stay missing
Nearside and Offside front lower arm mountings deteriorated
Play in front top strut mountings on limit of vsi tolerance
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)
N/side front lower arm bushes splitting.
Slight lift in both front top strut mounts.
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.
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)
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)
Both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split. O/side front tyre on 2mm at edges.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was BG53 FKP registered?
BG53 FKP is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 October 2003.
Is BG53 FKP safe to buy?
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