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BF03 BVK

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

59,070 mi
Last recorded59,070 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 BVK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2019 59,070 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Head light aims needs to be rechecked on retest

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mount corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 53,769 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded several (3.6.B.2c)

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

several under body sections 1st stages of corrosion, efficient at test.

Fail 27 Feb 2018 53,769 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded several (3.6.B.2c)

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

several under body sections 1st stages of corrosion, efficient at test.

Pass 8 Feb 2017 50,571 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 47,625 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 45,074 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 42,452 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2013 39,859 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 39,859 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 37,188 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre worn

Pass 25 Feb 2011 33,456 miles

front pads slightly low

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Feb 2011 33,456 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

brake fluid low

front pads slightly low

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Feb 2010 24,192 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 20,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 16,713 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing and cracking

rear wiper blade insecure

Fail 8 Feb 2008 16,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres perishing and cracking

rear wiper blade insecure

Pass 8 Feb 2007 14,081 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 11,391 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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BF03 BVK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BF03 BVK, 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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BF03 BVK is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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