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BP03 UFU

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,762 mi
Last recorded64,762 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 UFU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2016 64,762 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing smooth on inner and outer edges

Nearside Outer Sill has Slight Corossion

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

Offside Front head lamp unit slightly misted

Offside Front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear tyre perishing along tread

Offside some corrosion along sill and body, no holes when applyinh finger and thumb pressure

noise from auxillary belt area

oil leak from rear of engine bay

Fail 12 Feb 2016 64,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from rear of engine bay

Offside some corrosion along sill and body, no holes when applyinh finger and thumb pressure

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing smooth on inner and outer edges

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

Offside Front head lamp unit slightly misted

Offside Front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear tyre perishing along tread

noise from auxillary belt area

Pass 27 Jan 2015 52,698 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes soft

near side rear repair to sill

slight oil leak from engine

under body corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2014 44,003 miles

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

crack in near side outer sill

off side front tyre cracling

play in both front suspension top mounts

poor image off side front head light

Pass 27 Feb 2013 34,944 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 34,899 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 33,177 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 33,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2011 29,433 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 29,433 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 26,308 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 22,325 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 18,983 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 15,512 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 11,700 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 11,700 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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 UFU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UFU, 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 UFU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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