MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,954 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)
Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner/ outer sill traces of body filler and under seal front to rear both sides (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak ()
both sides rear arches covered in under seal
exhaust corroded
front both sides wheel arch covers fitted / covered in under seal
hand brake cable slightly corroded
traces of unders sealant on under body front to rear
under body slightly corroded front to rear
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion front and rear outer sill both sides (6.1.C.1)
Rear Inner Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch both sides (6.1.C.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)
Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak ()
exhaust corroded
hand brake cable slightly corroded
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner arm (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner arm (2.2.A.1b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
both side outer sills strating to corrode
Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
N/s/f ans O/s/f outer sill corroded
Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Oil leak
fuel filter corroded
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
fuel filter corroded
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
both rear tyres cracking 165 65r13
exhaust corroded
o/s sill showing corrosion
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
both rear tyres cracking 165 65r13
exhaust corroded
o/s sill showing corrosion
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
corrosion to offside sill
crack to front number plate
cracks to rear number plate
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
corrosion to offside sill
crack to front number plate
cracks to rear number plate
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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BP03 VHE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc 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 VHE, 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 VHE is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2003.
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