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BP03 PLU

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

97,073 mi
Last recorded97,073 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 97,073 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 92,484 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 92,484 miles

Rear position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 83,624 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 83,604 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 79,597 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 79,484 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 74,688 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

bonnet release handle missing

slght corrosion to nearside outer skin sill

slight corrosion to offside outer skin sill

Pass 10 Aug 2012 74,688 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

bonnet release handle missing

slght corrosion to nearside outer skin sill

slight corrosion to offside outer skin sill

Pass 15 Aug 2011 65,612 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 65,609 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2010 53,757 miles

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

front wipers slpit

Fail 27 Jul 2010 53,756 miles

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

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

front wipers slpit

Pass 27 Jul 2009 44,359 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 35,804 miles

perishing to rear tyres

Pass 13 Jul 2007 23,973 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 23,973 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 13,928 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 PLU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PLU, 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 PLU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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