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BF03 SAF

2018 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

6,771 mi
Last recorded6,771 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 SAF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 6,771 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 54,231 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 54,231 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2024 6,306 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 46,592 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 46,592 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 5,132 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 42,101 miles

both rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 11 Jul 2022 4,126 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 37,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 3,239 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 33,947 miles

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front tyres over half worn

Pass 22 Aug 2019 29,576 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2018 26,105 miles

exhaust rear box corred

Pass 17 Aug 2017 22,827 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2017 22,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2016 19,095 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished and low

exhaust rear box holed and blowing

Pass 26 Jun 2015 15,492 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 12,403 miles

both rear tyres worn close to limit 195/50/15

slight corrosion and blow to rear exhaust

Pass 11 Apr 2013 9,570 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 7,879 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 SAF is a 2018 Ford Ka in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 24,634 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 SAF, 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 8 years old, this Ford Ka is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BF03 SAF registered?

BF03 SAF is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 July 2018.

Is BF03 SAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF03 SAF shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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