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BG53 FPT

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

82,010 mi
Last recorded82,010 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 FPT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 82,010 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 81,986 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 80,124 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 80,116 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor holed/corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor holed/corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective water in lense (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 78,570 miles

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

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt balljoint (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inside edge (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 78,562 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt balljoint (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inside edge (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 75,913 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2016 75,909 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end loose track rod end locking device missing (2.2.B.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2015 74,440 miles

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

Welding repair to offside front subframe mount.

Fail 12 Jun 2015 74,325 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 70,233 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 70,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 65,704 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

N/S/R tyre bald inner edge

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

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

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

O/S/F seat belt slow to return

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2013 65,700 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

N/S/F tyre bald inner edge

N/S/R tyre bald inner edge

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

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

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

O/S/F seat belt slow to return

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2012 60,282 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 58,812 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 54,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 54,155 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 49,539 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 49,539 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 46,545 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 39,296 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 31,268 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 FPT is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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