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BF03 FMX

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

77,344 mi
Last recorded77,344 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 77,344 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 74,760 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 74,721 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arche area (2.4.A.3)

Rear wiper blade defective

excessive oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2016 70,196 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)

offside sill is corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2016 70,195 miles

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

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)

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

offside sill is corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2015 58,854 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2015 58,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

o/s/f wiper blade is split

Pass 23 Jun 2014 52,471 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 42,730 miles

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

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

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 17 Apr 2012 34,079 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 34,079 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 30,364 miles

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

spare tyre limit

Pass 12 Apr 2010 28,633 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer baffles noisy

handbrake travel slightly long

light scratches to front screen in B zone

o/s and n/s suspension arm rear bushes coming adrift

o/s front suspension arm noisy

Pass 4 Apr 2009 26,446 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear (belt not tested)

offside front lower suspention arm noisy in operation

offside front lower suspention arm rear bush bonding slightly adrift

Pass 16 Apr 2008 23,597 miles

child seat fitted to the nearside rear seat (belts not fully tested)

nearside rear tyre on 2mm (min limit is 1.6mm)

offside lower suspention arm noisy in operation

offside lower suspention arm rear bush slightly adrift

Fail 12 Apr 2008 23,562 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

brake fluid is on the minimum limit

child seat fitted to the nearside rear seat (belts not fully tested)

coolent level low

nearside rear tyre on 2mm (min limit is 1.6mm)

offside lower suspention arm noisy in operation

offside lower suspention arm rear bush slightly adrift

Pass 14 Apr 2007 18,787 miles

offside front lower suspention arm rear bush noisy in operation

Fail 8 Apr 2006 13,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

o/s lower suspention arm rear bush bonding sterting to lift

slight movement in the n/s top suspention mount

Pass 8 Apr 2006 13,867 miles

o/s lower suspention arm rear bush bonding sterting to lift

slight movement in the n/s top suspention mount

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 FMX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FMX, 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 FMX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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