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BF03 FTU

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

52,676 mi
Last recorded52,676 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 FTU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 52,676 miles

rear axle bushes worn

sills rusty

Pass 22 Oct 2021 45,559 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 44,609 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 41,939 miles

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

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

sills rusty slight

Fail 29 Jun 2019 41,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

sills rusty slight

Pass 25 Jul 2018 38,900 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 38,898 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned bulb not correctly fitted (4.1.4 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 33,458 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 33,299 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 33,295 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NSR outer cill / wheel arche holed (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 32,935 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NEARSIDE WIPER BLADE IS SMEARING THE SCREEN

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 32,194 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear axle bushes deteriorating

tyre pressures appear to be low

Pass 4 Jun 2013 31,447 miles

slight bind on offside front brake

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 1 Jun 2012 30,646 miles

wheel trims fitted, wheel trims not checked.

Pass 1 Jun 2011 29,636 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 28,802 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 27,751 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 25,769 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 17,757 miles

slight lift in both rear top strut mtgs

Pass 2 Jan 2007 9,155 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 9,155 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 7,784 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 FTU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FTU, 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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What year was BF03 FTU registered?

BF03 FTU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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