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BP03 FLG

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

70,633 mi
Last recorded70,633 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 FLG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 70,633 miles

BOTH front tyres inner tread edged

Rear silencer hanger deteriorated but system still supported

Rear silencer slightly deteriorated, slight blow

Fail 28 Feb 2017 70,633 miles

BOTH front tyres inner tread edged

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

Rear silencer hanger deteriorated but system still supported

Rear silencer slightly deteriorated, slight blow

Pass 4 Mar 2016 66,530 miles

rear axle bushes starting to split

tyres wearing inner edges

wishbone bushes starting to split

Fail 2 Mar 2016 66,222 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight /headlight/and main beam inop (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings above sub frame (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion above rear axle (6.1.B.2)

all brake pipes slightly corrodded

centre mirror missing

discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre wearing low inner edge

oil leak

rear axle bushes starting to split

slight play shocker tops

underbody corrodded

wishbone bushes starting to split

Pass 31 Oct 2013 62,839 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 62,835 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 57,133 miles

coolant leak

oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2012 57,133 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

coolant leak

interia mirror adrift

oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2011 51,718 miles

both front wishbone bushes coming unbonded recommend new wishbone arms

n/s wiper smearing screen slightly and screen has scratch marks

no interior mirror fitted has n/s and o/s door mirrors fitted

o/s/f wheel rim damaged recommend new

Fail 25 Oct 2011 51,714 miles

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

both front wishbone bushes coming unbonded recommend new wishbone arms

n/s wiper smearing screen slightly and screen has scratch marks

n/s/f tyre low on pressure

no interior mirror fitted has n/s and o/s door mirrors fitted

o/s/f wheel rim damaged recommend new

unable to see front inner brake pad thickness

Pass 20 Oct 2010 44,932 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

interior mirror not fitted

o/s/f lower arm wishbone bush starting to come unbonded

Fail 20 Oct 2010 44,932 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

interior mirror not fitted

o/s/f lower arm wishbone bush starting to come unbonded

Pass 26 Oct 2009 40,513 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 40,513 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 36,560 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 36,560 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 28,820 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2006 23,405 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 FLG is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FLG, 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 FLG is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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