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BF03 OLA

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,607 mi
Last recorded81,607 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 OLA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2013 81,607 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 81,607 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 75,033 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 75,033 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

slight corrosion rear chassis

Pass 4 Nov 2011 66,335 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011 66,335 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 60,182 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 54,767 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 52,840 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 8 Mar 2008 50,774 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 50,774 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

body damage nearside rear

nearside front tyre warn inner edge on limit

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing/side wall damage

wishbone bushs parting

Pass 20 Mar 2007 42,010 miles

damage on nearside rear wheel

play in nearside front top mount

Pass 2 Mar 2006 29,195 miles

both bottom arm rear bushes splitting

play in near side front top mount

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 OLA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OLA, 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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What year was BF03 OLA registered?

BF03 OLA is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is BF03 OLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF03 OLA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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