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BF03 KHD

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

89,068 mi
Last recorded89,068 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 89,068 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 89,067 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2018 84,467 miles

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security complete sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 84,360 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security complete sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 79,628 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 79,628 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 74,770 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 69,557 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 64,438 miles

Oil leak

both sides rear lower sill slightly coroded

Pass 11 Jul 2013 58,951 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 53,778 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 50,755 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 50,752 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 47,522 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 38,809 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 38,809 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 27,425 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 20,410 miles

all tyres showing signs of perishing.

Pass 24 Mar 2006 12,568 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 KHD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KHD, 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 KHD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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