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BF03 KBY

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,971 mi
Last recorded79,971 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 KBY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 79,971 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 79,971 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 75,051 miles

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

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

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

exhaust brakets corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2015 75,051 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

exhaust brakets corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2014 74,716 miles

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

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 13 Jan 2014 74,716 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Jan 2013 71,321 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 71,321 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 68,684 miles

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

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

n/s front and o/s front floor beginnig to corrode

o/s rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 17 Jan 2011 66,564 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 63,878 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 61,741 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

slight oil leak from oil filter

Pass 14 Jan 2008 59,754 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 48,156 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 48,049 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

ADVISE. H/BRAKE TRAVEL NEEDS ATTENTION.

ADVISE. O/S/R FOOT BRAKE PERFOMANCE LOW.

Pass 14 Mar 2006 39,339 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 KBY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black 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 KBY, 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 KBY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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