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BF03 FUH

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,433 mi
Last recorded61,433 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 61,433 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced misting up (1.7.5a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both outer sills (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 61,433 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced misting up (1.7.5a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both outer sills (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 54,841 miles

MIL light on

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)

n/s and o/s sills in poor condition.

Pass 10 Oct 2013 52,333 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brake discs worn on inner face

offside rear outer sill area corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2011 47,454 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Sep 2010 45,686 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Sep 2010 45,686 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Sep 2009 42,386 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 42,386 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 37,671 miles

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 19 Sep 2008 37,671 miles

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

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 32,313 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 32,284 miles

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

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Apr 2006 24,695 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 24,695 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 FUH is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FUH, 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 FUH registered?

BF03 FUH is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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