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BD03 MKE

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

6,004 mi
Last recorded6,004 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 MKE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 6,004 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 5,852 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 5,783 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 5,761 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 5,761 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 5,728 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 5,712 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2018 5,712 miles

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 5,645 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 5,523 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 5,438 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 5,215 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 5,148 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 5,007 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 4,744 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 4,310 miles

Both front wiper blades beginning to split.

Pass 2 Mar 2009 3,715 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 3,715 miles

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

crackes in all 4 tyres

Pass 15 Mar 2008 3,294 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 2,795 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 2,341 miles

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

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 MKE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MKE, 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 BD03 MKE registered?

BD03 MKE is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is BD03 MKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 MKE shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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