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BC03 UXH

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

65,975 mi
Last recorded65,975 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2018 65,975 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coolant level low, front brake discs corroded/worn, exhaust front flexi pipe corroded/deteriorated,

Pass 21 Mar 2017 64,591 miles

Body has slight corrosion near petrol filler (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front head light misting

Fail 21 Mar 2017 64,588 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

Body has slight corrosion near petrol filler (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front head light misting

Pass 4 Mar 2016 60,142 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

engine light on

Fail 3 Mar 2016 60,142 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

engine light on

Pass 6 Mar 2015 56,231 miles

engine light on dash

brake fluid slightly low

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 56,231 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Semaphore indicator arm does not retract smoothly (1.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake fluid slightly low

engine light on dash

Fail 23 Jan 2015 55,863 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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)

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

Spare tyre defective

em light on

Pass 11 Jan 2014 51,514 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

nearside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage on the inside edge

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Dec 2012 46,417 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 46,417 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 43,983 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 36,245 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 36,245 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 25,491 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 23,966 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 21,523 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 21,523 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 17,410 miles

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

nsr tyre sidewall damage poor condition acceptable at time of test

Fail 17 Aug 2006 17,410 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nsr tyre sidewall damage poor condition acceptable at time of test

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 UXH is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 UXH, 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 UXH is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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