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BW03 XGG

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,382 mi
Last recorded65,382 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 XGG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 65,382 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower 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 Lower 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)

coolant radiator starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Jan 2016 61,350 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 58,608 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 58,573 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 55,158 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 50,665 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 50,665 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 46,602 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 43,082 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 39,330 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 36,172 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 35,596 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2008 35,590 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 21 Aug 2007 32,263 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 32,263 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 28,220 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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BW03 XGG is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BW03 XGG, 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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BW03 XGG is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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