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BP03 PMX

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,945 mi
Last recorded92,945 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 PMX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 92,945 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body esp around front inner wings and suspension components (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all of vehicles steel metal (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 92,945 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body esp around front inner wings and suspension components (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all of vehicles steel metal (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 87,940 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all of vehicles metal (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 87,939 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bush torn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion underside of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all of vehicles metal (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 81,134 miles

underside of vehicle has alot of surface corrosion on body & suspension components

Fail 9 Oct 2015 81,133 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides esp on inner face (3.5.1i)

underside of vehicle has alot of surface corrosion on body & suspension components

Pass 6 Nov 2014 76,050 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 76,050 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 71,711 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 64,175 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 56,778 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 56,774 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2010 48,921 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 48,921 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 46,912 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 41,579 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 41,578 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 34,689 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 34,671 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 28,746 miles

Small cut to O/S/F tyre inner sidewall.

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 PMX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PMX, 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 PMX registered?

BP03 PMX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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