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CK03 BGF

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

85,012 mi
Last recorded85,012 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 BGF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 85,012 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both nearside and offside rear. (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside fronts. (3.6.B.4d)

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres bald on inner edges but not within testable area.165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside and offside chassis rails corroded. (6.1.B.2)

engine management light on.

nearside outer sill corroded.

Pass 17 Aug 2016 72,906 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 72,887 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

emissions not vtested due to major miss fire

Pass 30 Jul 2015 64,148 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 61,962 miles

Corrosion developing in sills

Metal brake pipe corroded on offside rear.

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edges.

Fail 16 Jan 2015 61,962 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Corrosion developing in sills

Metal brake pipe corroded on offside rear.

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edges.

Pass 21 Jan 2014 57,018 miles

Dampness in right hand headlamp.

Pass 17 Jan 2013 49,911 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 49,911 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 42,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 30,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 30,719 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 20,612 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 20,612 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 19,810 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 19,020 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 18,672 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 18,255 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 16,366 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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CK03 BGF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CK03 BGF, 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 CK03 BGF registered?

CK03 BGF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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