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BF03 KAA

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

68,701 mi
Last recorded68,701 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 KAA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016 68,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both sides outer sills corroded

n/s/f tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 7 Jul 2015 52,884 miles

O/S/F tyre inner edge worn bald ***Strong*** Advisory

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2015 52,876 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

O/S/F tyre inner edge worn bald ***Strong*** Advisory

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2014 48,366 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)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2014 48,366 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 44,247 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 44,247 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 36,992 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 36,992 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 19,086 miles

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

both rear tyres walls light cracking

Pass 16 Apr 2010 15,951 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 11,570 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 9,559 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 7,422 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

play in near side front top shock mounting

Pass 13 Mar 2007 7,422 miles

play in near side front top shock mounting

Pass 8 Apr 2006 5,695 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 KAA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 KAA, 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 KAA is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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