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BC03 UVY

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,937 mi
Last recorded75,937 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 75,937 miles

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside outer, front floor pans, front sub frame rear mountings (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion around fuel cap (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind the end of the sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 65,006 miles

Body has slight corrosion Around outer fuel cap (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 64,984 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Body has slight corrosion Around outer fuel cap (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 57,649 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 57,639 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 52,813 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 52,813 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

All 3 wipers smearing the screen.

Both front flexi brake pipes perished/split.

Pass 30 Sep 2013 50,191 miles

play in both front suspension top mounts.

Pass 28 Sep 2012 45,573 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 32,762 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 26,320 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 18,276 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 16,294 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 12,916 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 8,848 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 UVY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UVY, 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 UVY registered?

BC03 UVY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 August 2003.

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