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BP03 FKD

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

32,444 mi
Last recorded32,444 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 32,444 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 28,068 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 28,068 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL 2 PATCHES CHALKED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE BOTH BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 24,186 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 21,401 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 21,380 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cracked (4.1.D.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 19,376 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 17,492 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 15,363 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 12,876 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 11,612 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 10,140 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 9,449 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 8,785 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 7,097 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 6,165 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 FKD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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