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BF03 KFJ

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

59,005 mi
Last recorded59,005 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 59,005 miles

Nearside Front tyre edge`s worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2018 59,005 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre edge`s worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 56,744 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre leaking ()

Oil leak ()

coolant level low

Pass 1 Aug 2016 53,849 miles

oil leaks

Fail 1 Aug 2016 53,849 miles

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

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

oil leaks

Pass 30 Jul 2015 52,690 miles

Oil leak

coolant level low

offside front wing corroded

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2014 49,785 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front wing bottoms corroded

offside front headlamp sligthly condensed

rear wiper blade u/s

Fail 4 Aug 2014 49,785 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front wing bottoms corroded

offside front headlamp sligthly condensed

rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 22 Jul 2013 48,617 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside front wing bottom area corroded

offside front wing bottom area corroded and insecure

rear registration plate cracked

rear wiper blade defective

Fail 19 Jul 2013 48,617 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside front wing bottom area corroded

offside front wing bottom area corroded and insecure

rear registration plate cracked

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 19 Jul 2012 47,788 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)

both front wing`s mounting area corroded and hold

both outer sill`s corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2012 47,788 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both front wing`s mounting area corroded and hold

both outer sill`s corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2011 45,863 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)

Oil leak

nearside front wing corroded and spliting

nearside outer sill corroded

offside front wing corroded and split

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2010 42,751 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 40,025 miles

both rear tyres outer edges cracking

nearside front tyre outer edge unevenly worn

rear registration plate cracked

Fail 23 Jul 2009 40,025 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both rear tyres outer edges cracking

nearside front tyre outer edge unevenly worn

rear registration plate cracked

Pass 18 Jul 2008 37,370 miles

both rear tyres cracking

nearside front tyre outer edges unevenly worn

Fail 18 Jul 2008 37,370 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both rear tyres cracking

nearside front tyre outer edges unevenly worn

Pass 22 Aug 2007 34,088 miles

front brake discs lightly scored

offside and nearside front brake pads worn low

offside and nearside rear tyres lightly cracked

Pass 2 Mar 2006 26,634 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 KFJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KFJ, 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 KFJ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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