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BC03 UXP

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,099 mi
Last recorded94,099 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2015 94,099 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front advise that the tread is starting to seperate

Pass 7 Oct 2014 92,041 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 92,034 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 89,375 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 89,375 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 86,113 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 82,493 miles

Both sills rusty

Front brakes only just in balance

Play in both front strut mounts

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 77,337 miles

play in both front strut mountings

sills starting to rust

spare tyre flat

Pass 29 Oct 2009 73,894 miles

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

Oil leak

engine management light showing on dashboard

Pass 30 Oct 2008 61,276 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 45,707 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 32,335 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 UXP is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UXP, 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 UXP registered?

BC03 UXP is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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