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BF03 VHJ

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2018
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

73,404 mi
Last recorded73,404 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 73,404 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 73,404 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r inner sill (2.4.A.3)

o/s/r chassis corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2016 69,323 miles

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

n/s/f headlight damaged but secure and properly aligned

n/s/f wing taped up

o/s sill corroded but not holed

Pass 22 Oct 2015 66,289 miles

Exhaust noisy exhaust system corroded (7.1.4)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 64,412 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 59,253 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 57,724 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s and n/s rear tyres have slight cracks

Pass 17 Jun 2013 57,724 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (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)

o/s and n/s rear tyres have slight cracks

Pass 23 Feb 2013 56,621 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 56,621 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F WHEEL RIM DISTORTED

O/S/F TYRE DISTORTED

Pass 4 Feb 2012 51,239 miles

Boot not opening

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

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

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

air intake pipe to air filter box broken

nearside rear axle beam bush has slight movement

offside rear axle beam bush has slight movement

Fail 3 Feb 2012 51,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Boot not opening

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

air intake pipe to air filter box broken

nearside rear axle beam bush has slight movement

nearside windscreen wiper rubber worn flat

offside rear axle beam bush has slight movement

offside windscreen wiper rubber split

Pass 14 Feb 2011 45,235 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 45,235 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 39,672 miles

Front windscreen damaged (scratchs)

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

Nearside front wiper deteriorated

Fail 1 Feb 2010 39,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front windscreen damaged (scratchs)

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

Nearside front wiper deteriorated

Pass 20 Jan 2009 33,171 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 33,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 33,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 29,258 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 29,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 24,729 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 20,902 miles

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

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

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 VHJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 VHJ, 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 VHJ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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