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BP03 OZW

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

57,161 mi
Last recorded57,161 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 57,161 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 57,137 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 50,244 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 43,800 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 39,225 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 36,537 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

complete exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 15 Aug 2012 36,537 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

complete exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2011 34,405 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise presenter vehicle to be presented in acceptable (clean) condition

nearside front brake flexi hose not fully located in shockabsorber attatchment

offside front brake disc inner face slight pitting

Fail 17 Aug 2011 34,405 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise presenter vehicle to be presented in acceptable (clean) condition

nearside front brake flexi hose not fully located in shockabsorber attatchment

offside front brake disc inner face slight pitting

Fail 13 Sep 2010 32,302 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear 1/4 panel and rear bumper damage

rear brakes appear to require adjustment/repair

Pass 13 Sep 2010 32,302 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear 1/4 panel and rear bumper damage

rear brakes appear to require adjustment/repair

Pass 8 Sep 2009 28,559 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 23,995 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 23,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 16,532 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 13,562 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 13,550 miles

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

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 OZW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OZW, 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 OZW is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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