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BC03 UWV

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

58,228 mi
Last recorded58,228 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 UWV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2017 58,228 miles

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

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment both front top mounts (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill x2 at front (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch x2 (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch carroded x2 (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 54,962 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 51,124 miles

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

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

n/s outer sill getting weak

n/s/r outer quater pannel corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2014 70,161 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 43,248 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 43,244 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 41,586 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 41,584 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 Mar 2011 39,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all road wheels have slight buckle

both front top mounts worn

knocking noise from offside front when wheel spun

Fail 1 Mar 2011 39,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all road wheels have slight buckle

both front top mounts worn

knocking noise from offside front when wheel spun

Pass 1 Mar 2010 34,816 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Surface cracking to rear tyres

Fail 1 Mar 2010 34,815 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Surface cracking to rear tyres

Pass 4 Feb 2009 28,839 miles

both front top bearings v ery slight play

Fail 3 Feb 2009 28,836 miles

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

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

both front top bearings v ery slight play

Pass 4 Mar 2008 23,382 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 20,062 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 20,058 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 11,533 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 UWV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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