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BD03 HMF

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

50,857 mi
Last recorded50,857 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 HMF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 50,857 miles

n/s rearvtyre signs of wear vto side wall

Pass 11 Jun 2014 48,112 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 44,565 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 41,472 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 37,040 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 32,449 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 29,446 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 25,490 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 20,457 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 15,079 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 15,070 miles

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

nearside front tyre edge visable tread only

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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BD03 HMF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BD03 HMF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BD03 HMF?

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What year was BD03 HMF registered?

BD03 HMF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 May 2003.

Is BD03 HMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 HMF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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