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BG53 YCT

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

58,747 mi
Last recorded58,747 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 YCT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2016 58,747 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 58,745 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2015 55,874 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 55,774 miles

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 51,115 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to outer sill offside

Fail 7 Nov 2014 51,115 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion to outer sill offside

Pass 7 Nov 2013 44,307 miles

Brake service

Pass 25 Oct 2012 38,817 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 32,929 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 27,050 miles

both front tyres age cracked

nearside rear tyre flat

Fail 14 Oct 2010 26,993 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres age cracked

nearside rear tyre flat

Pass 28 Oct 2009 23,238 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 19,473 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 19,473 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 14,359 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 10,392 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 10,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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 YCT is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YCT, 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 YCT registered?

BG53 YCT is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 October 2003.

Is BG53 YCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 YCT shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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