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BU03 MEG

2015 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,178 mi
Last recorded51,178 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Ford Ka32,755 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 MEG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 51,178 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 51,178 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 49,790 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 47,621 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 45,288 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 42,547 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust back box clamp corroded

Fail 23 Dec 2021 42,547 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust back box clamp corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2020 39,026 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 39,026 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both rear upper (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2019 35,202 miles

Nearside Front Upper slight movement in suspension mount

Rear exhaust tail pipe extension loose

dash lights on

Fail 16 Dec 2019 35,202 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view cracked (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed showing on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper slight movement in suspension mount

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside temporary repair to wing mirror

Rear exhaust tail pipe extension loose

dash lights on

Pass 14 Nov 2018 21,958 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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BU03 MEG is a 2015 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2015 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 32,755 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 BU03 MEG, 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 11 years old, this Ford Ka is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BU03 MEG registered?

BU03 MEG is a 2015 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2015.

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