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BP03 FLF

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

85,310 mi
Last recorded85,310 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 FLF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2020 85,310 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 79,293 miles

Under Seal Coated, Wet Weather

Fail 18 Mar 2019 79,293 miles

Under Seal Coated, Wet Weather

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 75,787 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 75,787 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 68,006 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 68,006 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 61,407 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 54,583 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)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 54,583 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 48,164 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 46,802 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 46,778 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 45,025 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 45,025 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 45,451 miles

Both rear tyre side walls cracked but not to cords

Pass 6 Jul 2010 41,685 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 39,267 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 36,736 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 2 Jul 2007 33,876 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 33,779 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 26,796 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 26,796 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 FLF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver 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 BP03 FLF, 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 BP03 FLF registered?

BP03 FLF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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