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BC03 UVU

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,302 mi
Last recorded89,302 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2018 89,302 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near rear panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near rear subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 87,242 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

fuel filter corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2017 87,140 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner wheel arches (5.2.6)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

fuel filter corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2016 84,974 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended all front (2.4.F.3)

o/s sill repaired and undersealed.underneath rusting

Fail 16 Jun 2016 84,939 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended all front (2.4.F.3)

o/s sill repaired and undersealed.underneath rusting

Pass 18 Jun 2015 81,909 miles

ALL FLEXI BRAKE HOSES RUSTING TO FERRULES, EXHAUST RUSTING

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTING AND WORN ON INNER FACE, REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN

UNDERBODY, SILLS, CHASSIS, AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS RUSTING THROUGHOUT, NS FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTTER EDGE

Pass 16 Jun 2014 80,703 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 75,683 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 75,683 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 75,683 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

driver outside door handle is broken but can still open door

front exhaust pipe is deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2012 67,757 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 outer door handle insecure

Fail 28 Aug 2012 67,757 miles

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

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

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

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 Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside outer door handle insecure

Pass 5 Sep 2011 58,175 miles

Engine coolant level low

Nearside front suspension arm bush deterirating, no excessive play

Offside front suspension arm bush deterirating, no excessive play

Offside front tyre wearing, outer edge

Offside rear tyre wearing low, 3mm

Pass 31 Aug 2010 48,793 miles

FRONT NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE BOTTOM SUSPENSION ARM RUBBER BUSHES WORN BUT NOT RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT.

Fail 31 Aug 2010 48,793 miles

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

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

FRONT NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE BOTTOM SUSPENSION ARM RUBBER BUSHES WORN BUT NOT RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT.

Pass 5 Sep 2009 40,499 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 40,499 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 29,115 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2008 29,115 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 22,697 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 19,678 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 UVU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UVU, 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 UVU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 August 2003.

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