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BC03 MFE

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,612 mi
Last recorded122,612 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 MFE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2017 122,612 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly TOP MOUNT (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL TO FLOOR (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WING (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly TOP MOUNT (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WING (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort NOT WORKING (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 117,205 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 117,205 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement FRONT MOUNT (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement FRONT MOUNT (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 107,308 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2015 107,308 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush Vertical link (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer end of sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded End of outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Axle beam (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2014 94,721 miles

FRONT BRAKE IMBALANCE 24%

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 94,721 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE IMBALANCE 24%

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 83,621 miles

slight resistance at column.possible tracking needed.

Fail 27 Nov 2013 83,621 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

slight resistance at column.possible tracking needed.

Pass 18 Jan 2013 73,932 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 73,932 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 72,554 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 65,968 miles

Offside Front Lower 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 9 Aug 2011 65,968 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 60,284 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 53,920 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 45,709 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2008 45,709 miles

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

Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 37,682 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 22,413 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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BC03 MFE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 BC03 MFE, 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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BC03 MFE is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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