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BC03 UXR

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,822 mi
Last recorded28,822 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 UXR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 28,822 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 28,563 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill section outer starting to corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 28,303 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside sill sections starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear to outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 28,102 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS Outer sill slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear to outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 27,918 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 27,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear to outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 27,362 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 27,053 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Aug 2018 26,469 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 25,839 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 25,054 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 24,158 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 24,158 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 23,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 23,195 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 21,592 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 20,018 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 18,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 18,495 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 16,694 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 15,168 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 13,926 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 12,459 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 10,510 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 UXR is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UXR, 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 UXR registered?

BC03 UXR is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 August 2003.

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