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BF03 VLE

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

68,607 mi
Last recorded68,607 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 VLE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 68,607 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 65,307 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 65,307 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 59,892 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 54,099 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 54,099 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 51,011 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery light on

exhaust slightly corrded

n/S/F anti rollbar link boot split

o/S/R light lens damaged

oil leak gearbox

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 4 Jun 2010 50,796 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Battery warning light illuminated in dash when engine running

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

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

Slight Gear oil leak from gear box

Some Corrosion on exhaust system

Surface corrosion on some metal brake pipes

Wipers Smear slightly

Fail 4 Jun 2010 50,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Battery warning light illuminated in dash when engine running

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

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

Slight Gear oil leak from gear box

Some Corrosion on exhaust system

Surface corrosion on some metal brake pipes

Wipers Smear slightly

Pass 10 Jun 2009 43,655 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 43,655 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 36,034 miles

exhaust dev. corrosion /weak at front flange

front brake discs corroded.

o/s and n/s front susp. arms rear bushes splitting

Pass 4 Apr 2006 28,367 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 28,366 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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 VLE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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