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BG53 WVT

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,970 mi
Last recorded51,970 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 WVT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 51,970 miles

Nearside chassis member has slight corrosion

both front suspension legs have slight lift in top mountings

both rear tyres have age related cracking

Fail 15 Aug 2017 51,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside chassis member has slight corrosion

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front suspension legs have slight lift in top mountings

both rear tyres have age related cracking

Pass 16 Aug 2016 51,610 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 51,610 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 44,501 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 44,501 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 36,052 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014 36,052 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres low on tread.

Pass 12 Nov 2013 28,160 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 22,467 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 19,854 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 17,584 miles

slight play in nearside front topmount

Pass 24 Oct 2009 15,474 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 11 Nov 2008 13,557 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Nov 2007 9,483 miles

damage to nearside front wheel rim

Pass 13 Nov 2006 4,935 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 WVT is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WVT, 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 WVT is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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