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BP03 VJM

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

59,329 mi
Last recorded59,329 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 VJM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2016 59,329 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2016 59,329 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 59,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion to floors around front sub-frame mountings.

Corrosion to sills/floors.

Damage to outer wall of nearside front tyre.

Deterioration to front lower arm bushes.

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

Offside rear tyre worn close to limit.

Pass 16 Jul 2015 57,602 miles

corrosion around front lower arm mountings.

corrosion inside tailgate area around lamp units.

corrosion to floors/sills.

deterioration to front lower arm bushes

Fail 15 Jul 2015 57,601 miles

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

corrosion around front lower arm mountings.

corrosion inside tailgate area around lamp units.

corrosion to floors/sills.

deterioration to front lower arm bushes

Pass 16 Jul 2014 54,156 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 54,155 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 50,004 miles

condensation in offside headlamp.

corrosion to floors/sills.

corrosion to front floors.

nearside front lower arm bush deteriorated.

temporary locking fuel cap fitted for retest

Fail 17 Jul 2013 50,002 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

condensation in offside headlamp.

corrosion to floors/sills.

corrosion to front floors.

nearside front lower arm bush deteriorated.

Pass 18 Jul 2012 45,395 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 20 Jul 2011 40,717 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 21 Jul 2010 36,336 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 31,621 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 31,621 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 26,203 miles

front lower arm rear bushes splitting,but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 14 Jul 2007 20,795 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2007 20,777 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 15,551 miles

front lower arm bushes deteriorating.

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

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 VJM is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue 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 VJM, 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 VJM is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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