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FL53 BGV

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

43,772 mi
Last recorded43,772 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 BGV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 43,772 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2025 43,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 43,766 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 41,477 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 37,550 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced a few areas under car surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2022 34,974 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 34,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 34,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

both front tyres deteriorated

both suspension top mounts have slight play

Fail 6 Mar 2017 34,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Offside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

both front tyres deteriorated

both suspension top mounts have slight play

Pass 11 Mar 2016 34,589 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion floor pans (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill section (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracked and deteriorated

Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis sections (6.1.B.2)

Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill sections (6.1.A.1)

both front tyres cracked and deteriorating

Pass 5 Mar 2015 34,295 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all four tyres perishing

Pass 13 Mar 2014 34,046 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 34,044 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 33,725 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rust forming in outer sills. Rust forming on front floors

Pass 29 Feb 2012 33,417 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 33,416 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 33,115 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 31,342 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 28,982 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 25,836 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 25,836 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 21,631 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 15,954 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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FL53 BGV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FL53 BGV, 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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FL53 BGV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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