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BG53 WUO

2003 Ford Ka

Beige Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,572 mi
Last recorded84,572 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 WUO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 84,572 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 77,218 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 69,708 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 61,957 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 55,891 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 46,336 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 46,333 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 36,691 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 23,482 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 23,482 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 18,287 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 14,072 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 9,346 miles

o/s flexhose close to roadwheel

Pass 14 Feb 2006 7,144 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 WUO is a 2003 Ford Ka in Beige with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WUO, 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 WUO registered?

BG53 WUO is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 November 2003.

Is BG53 WUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 WUO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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