CarVerify

Free Car Check

BC03 MPU

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,242 mi
Last recorded99,242 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2012 99,242 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 99,242 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2010 92,500 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 92,500 miles

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

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

Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 89,736 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 77,630 miles

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

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

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

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

advise off side of bumper incomplete but not having sharp edges

Fail 9 Jul 2008 77,630 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise off side of bumper incomplete but not having sharp edges

Fail 13 Jul 2007 60,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 60,432 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 44,691 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
Full Ford Ka reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BC03 MPU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 MPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BC03 MPU?

You can check the full history of BC03 MPU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BC03 MPU registered?

BC03 MPU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is BC03 MPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC03 MPU shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BC03 MPU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BC03 MPU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.