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BF03 BWW

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

58,919 mi
Last recorded58,919 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 BWW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 58,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

both front top strut mounts have play

Pass 24 May 2016 52,579 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 46,992 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 46,953 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 41,628 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 36,589 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 36,583 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 32,298 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 26,190 miles

All 4 lower arm bushes starting to split.

Pass 14 Jun 2010 25,130 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 24,297 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 23,226 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 22,095 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 22,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 1 Mar 2007 20,427 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 20,427 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 15,376 miles

nearside top strut mountings has play in both front wishbone rubbers starting to separate

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 BWW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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