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BD03 XWC

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

70,623 mi
Last recorded70,623 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 70,623 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 70,604 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 66,323 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2015 66,167 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 31 May 2014 56,797 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 56,645 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 48,220 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 48,220 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 44,454 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 37,637 miles

wipers are poor

Pass 18 Jun 2010 33,177 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)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 28,683 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 28,677 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 22,471 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 18,794 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 17,525 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

wheel trims fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2006 17,525 miles

wheel trims fitted

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 XWC is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 XWC, 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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BD03 XWC is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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