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BF03 OKV

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

63,205 mi
Last recorded63,205 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2020 63,205 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 60,804 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 56,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Pass 3 Dec 2016 53,116 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 50,109 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor both sides (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Dec 2015 50,041 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 45,798 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 41,791 miles

steering rack damp with oil

Fail 7 Dec 2013 41,763 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

steering rack damp with oil

Pass 10 Dec 2012 38,117 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 38,117 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 34,501 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2011 34,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 30,657 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)

nearside front tyre is worn on the edge

offsife rear tyre has sidewall damage and a screw in the tread

refer to section 2 overleaf

Fail 24 Aug 2010 30,657 miles

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

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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre is worn on the edge

offsife rear tyre has sidewall damage and a screw in the tread

refer to section 2 overleaf

Pass 8 Aug 2009 26,858 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 22,496 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 18,547 miles

offside front/offside rear/ nearside front/ tyre side walls crazed and cracking

Pass 26 Aug 2006 15,564 miles

extensive parking brake lever travel.

front service brakes show inbalance.

near side front , off and near side rear suspension strut top mounts show play.

near side front lower suspension arm rear bush shows deterioration.

off and near side front wiper blades are split.

off side front, off side rear and near side rear tyres are perished with deep splits.

service brake pedal travel.

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 OKV 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 OKV, 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 OKV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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