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BG53 WYR

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

53,026 mi
Last recorded53,026 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 WYR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 53,026 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 48,277 miles

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

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

nearside front floor corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2015 44,393 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 41,017 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 37,885 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 34,722 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 31,432 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 28,365 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 22,045 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 22,045 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 15,573 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 15,573 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 9,558 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 WYR is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WYR, 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 WYR registered?

BG53 WYR is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is BG53 WYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 WYR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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