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BP03 UTR

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

42,448 mi
Last recorded42,448 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 42,448 miles

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

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

corrosion various parts of under body

n/s +o/s sills corroding

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 29 Aug 2014 42,283 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

corrosion various parts of under body

n/s +o/s sills corroding

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 29 Aug 2013 37,349 miles

advise both rear springs starting to corrode

advise drop sills starting to corrode

advise engine managment light on

advise front chassis startiong to corrode

advise fuel filter starting to corrode

advise n/s/f floor starting to corrode

advise n/s/f wishbone starting to deteriate

advise sills starting to corrode

Fail 28 Aug 2013 37,347 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advise both rear springs starting to corrode

advise drop sills starting to corrode

advise engine managment light on

advise front chassis startiong to corrode

advise fuel filter starting to corrode

advise n/s/f floor starting to corrode

advise n/s/f wishbone starting to deteriate

advise sills starting to corrode

Pass 29 Jun 2012 33,859 miles

exhaust blow on manifold

n/s/f tyre feathering low on inner edge

o/s/f tyre feathering near to legal limit on inner edge

o/s/r tyre starting to crack on sidewall

Fail 28 Jun 2012 33,858 miles

Nearside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

bad engine misfire

eml on dash

n/s/f tyre feathering low on inner edge

o/s/f tyre feathering near to legal limit on inner edge

o/s/r tyre starting to crack on sidewall

Pass 1 Jul 2011 32,490 miles

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres cracking slightly on sidewalls

o/s/f wishbone rear bush starting to split

Pass 5 Jul 2010 29,622 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 26,377 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 26,377 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2008 22,916 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 22,916 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 19,990 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 17,073 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 UTR is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UTR, 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 UTR registered?

BP03 UTR is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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