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BC03 UUW

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,460 mi
Last recorded105,460 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 UUW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2011 105,460 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 76,905 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 76,905 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 72,519 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 72,519 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 65,645 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 65,645 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 55,265 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 44,667 miles

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

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 UUW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BC03 UUW, 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 BC03 UUW registered?

BC03 UUW is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 August 2003.

Is BC03 UUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC03 UUW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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