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BF03 VGV

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,919 mi
Last recorded75,919 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2014 75,919 miles

General corrosion to sills and chassis

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 75,838 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

General corrosion to sills and chassis

Pass 19 Dec 2013 70,131 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 61,089 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 52,401 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 52,401 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 41,541 miles

both front brake discs very corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2011 41,532 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs very corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2010 35,792 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 32,892 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 32,892 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 29,351 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 25,153 miles

light surface corrosion to both front brake discs

slight play /movement in near side front shocker top mounting/ bearing

Fail 3 Mar 2007 25,153 miles

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

light surface corrosion to both front brake discs

near side rear light lense chipped not showing white light at time of test

slight play/ movement in near side front shocker top mounting/ bearing

Pass 2 Mar 2006 23,093 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 23,093 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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 VGV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VGV, 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 VGV registered?

BF03 VGV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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