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BG53 YGL

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,079 mi
Last recorded90,079 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2013 90,079 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2013 90,064 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine warning light on

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 86,162 miles

repair to n/s/r inner arch

surface rust to o/s/r & n/s/r inner sills

Fail 19 Sep 2012 84,046 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Advise both rear inner sills rusty

Advise front cross member rusty

Advise o/s/r floor rusty

Advise oil leaks on gearbox end and engine.

Advise rust at both front chassis

Advise rust at both outter sills

Advise rust at o/s sill end.

Pass 26 Oct 2011 79,935 miles

oil leaks

o/s n/s outter sills corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2011 79,931 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

o/s n/s outter sills corroded

oil leaks

Pass 16 Nov 2010 77,048 miles

Front brake hoses perished. Slight noise from o/s/f hub. Sill closing panels corroded. Rear exhaust mounting corroded. Front brake imbalance.

Pass 28 Oct 2009 72,502 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 69,957 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 69,957 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 60,459 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 41,087 miles

Macpherson strut has slight 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 YGL is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YGL, 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 YGL is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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