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FL53 BGX

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,326 mi
Last recorded77,326 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2017 77,326 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 69,096 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 69,094 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 65,038 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 61,993 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 59,405 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 54,251 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 54,251 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 May 2011 49,627 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 49,627 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 43,889 miles

crack in n/s windscreen outside swept area

Pass 13 Mar 2009 36,887 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 31,437 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 24,186 miles

front registration plate has slight damage.

nearside front lower arm bush unbonding.

offside front lower arm rear bush unbonding.

Pass 5 Oct 2006 17,632 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)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2006 17,632 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)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 BGX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BGX, 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 FL53 BGX registered?

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

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