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BG53 YGM

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

53,229 mi
Last recorded53,229 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 53,229 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 53,229 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 51,201 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH

EXHAUST SYTEM CORRODED

Fail 23 Nov 2015 51,197 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH

EXHAUST SYTEM CORRODED

Pass 16 Dec 2014 49,388 miles

both front wipers slightly smearing

exhaust system corroded

front discs lipped

fuel filter corroding

n\s inner seal corroding

n\s\f brake flexi hose slightly perished

n\s\f lower arm bush slightly perished

o\s outer and inner seal corroding

o\s\f lower arm bush slightly perished

o\s\f tyre wearing low

slight brake judder from both front brakes

slight play in o\s\f top shock mount

Fail 1 Dec 2014 49,379 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both inner and outer sills are coroded

exhaust system in general is coroded

fuel filter coroded

o/s/r wheel trim missing

Pass 2 Dec 2013 47,278 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wipers slightly deteriated but still clear the screen

fuel filter and fuel tank coroded but not considered excessive

n/s/r outer sill coroded but not considered excessive

Pass 13 Dec 2012 45,491 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

fuel filter coroded

Fail 3 Dec 2012 45,487 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

fuel filter coroded

Pass 5 Dec 2011 42,899 miles

Nearside and Offside front top shock mounts have slight movement

Fail 5 Dec 2011 42,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside and Offside front top shock mounts have slight movement

Fail 7 Dec 2010 40,529 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front tyres 2-3mm 165/65R13T

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside and Offside front lower arm bushes slightly seperated

Nearside and Offside front top shock mounts slight movement found

Pass 7 Dec 2010 40,529 miles

Front tyres 2-3mm 165/65R13T

Nearside and Offside front lower arm bushes slightly seperated

Nearside and Offside front top shock mounts slight movement found

Pass 8 Dec 2009 38,054 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 35,289 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls starting to crack

Pass 19 Oct 2007 30,779 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 30,779 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 26,461 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 YGM is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YGM, 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 YGM is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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