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BG53 HDO

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

62,621 mi
Last recorded62,621 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 HDO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 62,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre has 2-3mm of tread depth remaining and is also slightly perished along the sidewalls and in the channels of the tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre has 2mm of tread depth remaining but has excessive wear to the inner and outer shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre has 2-3mm of tread depth remaining and is also slightly perished along the sidewalls and in the channels of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 62,528 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre has 2-3mm of tread depth remaining and is also slightly perished along the sidewalls and in the channels of the tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre has 2mm of tread depth remaining but has excessive wear to the inner and outer shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre has 2-3mm of tread depth remaining and is also slightly perished along the sidewalls and in the channels of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 60,444 miles

Nearside Front Inner chassis rail corrosion marked with yellow chalk.

Offside Front Inner chassis rail corrosion marked with yellow chalk.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm 165 / 60 x 14 75h. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 60,444 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc spilt. (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner chassis rail corrosion marked with yellow chalk.

Offside Front Inner chassis rail corrosion marked with yellow chalk.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm 165 / 60 x 14 75h. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 55,779 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2015 55,778 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 50,208 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

corrosion on n/s sill

Fail 20 Mar 2014 50,208 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

corrosion on n/s sill

n/s mirrow insecure

n/s/r tyre in poor condition + nail in tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2013 44,532 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 44,530 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 40,010 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 36,891 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 34,159 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 31,240 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 29,133 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 23,061 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 16,894 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 HDO is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HDO, 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 HDO is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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