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BG53 YHB

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

84,003 mi
Last recorded84,003 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2012 84,003 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

fuel filler cap area corroded

nearside front wheel rim distorted

nearside rear tyre heavily perished

offside and nearside outersills and floor to sill areas corroded

oil leaks

Pass 20 Nov 2012 84,003 miles

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

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

fuel filler cap area corroded

nearside front wheel rim distorted

nearside rear tyre heavily perished

offside and nearside outersills and floor to sill areas corroded

oil leaks

Pass 11 Nov 2011 78,920 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 78,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

passenger side rear tyre low pressure

Pass 12 Nov 2010 73,185 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 66,717 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 66,717 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 54,714 miles

Lower engine/gearbox mounting slightly split.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Off side headlamp slightly loose.

Oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2008 54,714 miles

Lower engine/gearbox mounting slightly split.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Off side headlamp slightly loose.

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 43,424 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)

Fail 15 Oct 2007 43,424 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 31,835 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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 YHB is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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