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BK03 TGU

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,034 mi
Last recorded58,034 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 TGU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2012 58,034 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 58,034 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 52,336 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 52,311 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

both rear tyres worn on edge

Pass 12 Apr 2010 46,574 miles

Both rear tyres low tread and worn unevenly

Fail 12 Apr 2010 46,574 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Both rear tyres low tread and worn unevenly

Front brake discs in poor condition

Nearside front tyresheavily perished and split

Pass 1 Apr 2009 40,478 miles

crackes in both rear tyres

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

track adjust

Pass 27 Mar 2008 35,132 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 30,019 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 29,668 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 25,198 miles

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

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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BK03 TGU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BK03 TGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK03 TGU registered?

BK03 TGU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is BK03 TGU safe to buy?

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