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BN53 GGY

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

41,698 mi
Last recorded41,698 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 GGY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2015 41,698 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front crossmember/slam panel bent

handbrake cables rusty

Pass 8 Apr 2014 38,484 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 38,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 34,451 miles

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

N/S OUTER SILL CORRODED.

O/S OUTER SILL CORRODED.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jan 2013 34,451 miles

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

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

N/S OUTER SILL CORRODED.

O/S OUTER SILL CORRODED.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2012 33,696 miles

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

N/S OUTER SILL CORRODED.

O/S OUTER SILL CORRODED.

Pass 3 Feb 2011 31,675 miles

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

Fail 3 Feb 2011 31,675 miles

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

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

Pass 19 Jan 2010 26,817 miles

both front brake discs scored and worn

front number plate bent but secure

slight play in both rear axle bushes

Pass 26 Jan 2009 24,888 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 24,888 miles

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

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

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

Both front wipers are split

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

Front plate is broken but still legible

both rear tyres are starting to crack

Pass 4 Feb 2008 23,206 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 22,349 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 17,582 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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BN53 GGY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BN53 GGY, 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 BN53 GGY registered?

BN53 GGY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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