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BG53 WWY

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

44,262 mi
Last recorded44,262 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 44,262 miles

Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.2.6)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded slightly (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 Oct 2017 44,245 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.2.6)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded slightly (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Oct 2016 36,322 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2016 36,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly perished and cracked (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front tyre slightly worn/wearing

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

Offside Rear tyre perished and cacking

Pass 31 Oct 2015 31,207 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

advise slight oil seepage at offside of steering rack

Pass 25 Oct 2014 30,967 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 30,587 miles

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

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)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 30,587 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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 19 Oct 2012 30,278 miles

front lower arm bushes starting to split

steering rack damp mist of oil

Fail 19 Oct 2012 30,278 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

front lower arm bushes starting to split

Pass 19 Oct 2011 29,749 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 28,986 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 28,065 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 27,317 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 27,317 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 25,826 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 19,238 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 WWY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red 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 WWY, 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 WWY registered?

BG53 WWY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is BG53 WWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 WWY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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