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BP03 FHY

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 FHY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2013

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

both front centre and rear chassis rails, outersills, under sills, sill to floors, floor and inner flitches slightly corroded

both number plate slightly discoloured

both rear axle bushes have slight play

offside front A post holed and corroded but not in perscribed

Fail 22 Jun 2012 118,136 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 118,136 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 112,856 miles

both axle bushes slightly perished

both closing pannels slightly corroded

both front chassis rails slightly corroded

both front top shocker bearings have slight play and require attention soon

both number plates slightly discoloured

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside rear chassis rail slightly corroded

nearside rear top shocker mount has slight play

Fail 2 Jul 2011 112,856 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (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)

both axle bushes slightly perished

both closing pannels slightly corroded

both front chassis rails slightly corroded

both front top shocker bearings have slight play and require attention soon

both number plates slightly discoloured

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside rear chassis rail slightly corroded

nearside rear top shocker mount has slight play

Pass 2 Jun 2010 108,549 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 108,549 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Both front wipers slightley smeer screen.

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 May 2009 92,908 miles

ALL ADVISORYS WILL NEED FURTHER INVESTIGATION

Nearside rear quater panel is damaged

Fail 27 May 2009 92,908 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

ALL ADVISORYS WILL NEED FURTHER INVESTIGATION

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

Nearside rear quater panel is damaged

Pass 29 May 2008 79,534 miles

ALL ADVISORYS WILL NEED FURTHER INVESTIGATION

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front valve cap missing

Fail 27 May 2008 79,534 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

ALL ADVISORYS WILL NEED FURTHER INVESTIGATION

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front valve cap missing

Pass 2 Jul 2007 65,831 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 65,831 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside front headlight has condensation in it possible headlight seals have gone

Nearside front tyre is starting to wear on the inner edge

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

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

Rear wiper blade is worn

Spare wheel carrier release bolt maybe seized

Pass 29 Jun 2006 49,020 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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BP03 FHY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BP03 FHY, 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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BP03 FHY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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