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BF03 BXR

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

72,865 mi
Last recorded72,865 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 BXR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2019 72,865 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor n/s & o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front play in top suspension mount bush n/s & o/s

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre cracked/perished

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre badly cracked/perished

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear brake pipes minor corrosion n/s & o/s

eml illuminated

Pass 24 Jan 2015 68,627 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 63,090 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Power steering ram(s) has free play between ball-pin and valve but separation is unlikely (2.3.5)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 63,090 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Power steering ram(s) has free play between ball-pin and valve but separation is unlikely (2.3.5)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 58,386 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 58,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Dec 2012 58,375 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 51,711 miles

nearside wishbone both bushes deteriorating

offside front of outer sill and bottom of wing corroding within 30cm of subframe mounting point

offside front wishbone both bushes deteriorating

offside lower ball joint rubber deteriorating

Fail 9 Jan 2012 51,711 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside wishbone both bushes deteriorating

offside front of outer sill and bottom of wing corroding within 30cm of subframe mounting point

offside front wishbone both bushes deteriorating

offside lower ball joint rubber deteriorating

Pass 11 Jan 2011 44,200 miles

both wiper blades split

near side front wishbone forward bush bonding starting to fail

off side front wishbone both bushes deteriorating

Pass 1 Feb 2010 36,591 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 32,869 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 32,869 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

both front brake discs corroded on the inner face

Pass 16 Feb 2008 28,094 miles

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

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

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

rear offside lamp cluster cracked slight ingress of moisture

registration plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Feb 2007 23,280 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Feb 2007 23,280 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 14,976 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 BXR is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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