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BG53 YMH

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,950 mi
Last recorded68,950 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2023 68,950 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 68,853 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion on o/s/r box section

Pass 21 Nov 2018 68,525 miles

slight corrosion on o/s/r chassis rail

Fail 21 Nov 2018 68,525 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion on o/s/r chassis rail

Pass 30 Nov 2017 68,255 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension rail (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 67,887 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 67,481 miles

both front top mount bearings have slight play

Fail 2 Dec 2015 67,481 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both front top mount bearings have slight play

Pass 27 Nov 2014 67,063 miles

surface corrosion on offside rear chassis member

surface corrosion on offside rear outer sill

Pass 29 Nov 2013 66,582 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 3 Dec 2012 66,008 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 3 Dec 2012 66,008 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 8 Nov 2011 64,239 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 64,239 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 61,077 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 24 Nov 2009 58,791 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 58,791 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 55,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 55,709 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 53,680 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 51,147 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 YMH is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YMH, 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 YMH registered?

BG53 YMH is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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