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BD03 XVW

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,945 mi
Last recorded93,945 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 93,945 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 93,945 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 87,476 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 81,647 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Fail 12 Jul 2011 81,645 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2010 75,241 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 75,241 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 69,986 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 58,288 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 58,097 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 44,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 44,797 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 44,797 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 36,772 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 36,670 miles

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)

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 XVW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XVW, 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

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What year was BD03 XVW registered?

BD03 XVW is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 May 2003.

Is BD03 XVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 XVW shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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