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BF03 HTP

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

33,600 mi
Last recorded33,600 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2013 33,600 miles

Corrosion to near side outer sill

Pass 21 Sep 2012 31,171 miles

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

Rear wiper blade deteriorated.

Fail 18 Sep 2012 31,145 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade deteriorated.

Pass 29 Sep 2011 27,903 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 27,900 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front discs worn

Fail 29 Sep 2010 24,883 miles

O/S/F BRAKE HOSE VERY CLOSE TO FOULING ARCH LINER.DISCS WORN.SILLS CORROSIOIN STARTING.O/S/F+N/S/F STRUT TOP MOUNT WORN.O/S/F+N/S/F WISHBONE BUSH DELAMINATING.LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 24,883 miles

O/S/F BRAKE HOSE VERY CLOSE TO FOULING ARCH LINER.DISCS WORN.SILLS CORROSIOIN STARTING.O/S/F+N/S/F STRUT TOP MOUNT WORN.O/S/F+N/S/F WISHBONE BUSH DELAMINATING.LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.

Pass 16 Sep 2009 21,074 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 21,074 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 15,298 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 21 Mar 2007 9,961 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 9,961 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 8,236 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 HTP is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 HTP, 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 HTP registered?

BF03 HTP is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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