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BG53 YOM

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

56,317 mi
Last recorded56,317 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2011 56,317 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2011 56,315 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 50,644 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 50,641 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 18,056 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2008 18,056 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 41,558 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 41,558 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 6 Nov 2007 41,548 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 24 Oct 2007 41,540 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2006 30,711 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 YOM is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 YOM, 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 YOM registered?

BG53 YOM is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is BG53 YOM safe to buy?

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