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BJ03 RGU

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,149 mi
Last recorded72,149 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 RGU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2017 72,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking Power steering rack leaking (2.3.3b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Wiper blade split

Oil leak Engine oil leak ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 69,484 miles

Both front suspension arm rear bushes perrished

Engine light on

Handbrake slightly high

Oil leak

P.S leak

Fail 31 Mar 2016 69,484 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Both front suspension arm rear bushes perrished

Engine light on

Handbrake slightly high

O/S wiper split but still clearing

Oil leak

P.S leak

Spare tyre flat/excessively perrished

Pass 30 Mar 2015 65,324 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 65,324 miles

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

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

Exhaust system corroded

N/S Front appears soft

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 59,534 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2014 59,534 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust corroded

Slight nock from O/S Front c.v joint

Pass 5 Apr 2013 54,241 miles

n/s rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 5 Apr 2013 54,241 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 5 Apr 2012 49,695 miles

Exhaust system corroding

N/s rear tyre perrished

Fail 4 Apr 2012 49,695 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Exhaust system corroding

N/s rear tyre perrished

Pass 6 Apr 2011 46,089 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 46,089 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 42,555 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

handbrake high but not to stop

n/s front outer and inner wheel arch panels loose

Fail 30 Mar 2010 42,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

handbrake high but not to stop

n/s front outer and inner wheel arch panels loose

Pass 24 Mar 2009 38,538 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 38,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive 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)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 31,476 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 31,476 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s inner wing cover insercure

n/s rear tyre side wall perrished

o/s inner rackend slight play

Pass 27 Mar 2007 29,542 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 22,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2006 22,845 miles

oil leak

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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BJ03 RGU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BJ03 RGU, 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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BJ03 RGU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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