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BD03 NWZ

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

92,106 mi
Last recorded92,106 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2017 92,106 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s floor (2.4.A.3)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s & o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

filler cap area bubbling with corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2016 87,241 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s & o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (2.4.A.3)

feul filler area bubbling with corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2015 82,492 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2015 82,492 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill front to rear (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2014 72,713 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Fail 29 Nov 2013 60,807 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 60,807 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 46,643 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 46,643 miles

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 33,753 miles

front tyres wearing off on inner edges - track check required

Fail 9 Sep 2011 33,753 miles

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

front tyres wearing off on inner edges - track check required

Pass 16 Apr 2011 32,385 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 32,346 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 28,377 miles

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

Offside 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)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 28,377 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside 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)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 May 2009 22,106 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 22,106 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 17,813 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 13,539 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 8,897 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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BD03 NWZ 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 65%.

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 BD03 NWZ, 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 NWZ registered?

BD03 NWZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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