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BT03 AWV

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

65,485 mi
Last recorded65,485 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 AWV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 65,485 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 60,826 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 59,195 miles

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 59,192 miles

Horn is a gong (1.6.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear, sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear, sill towards the rear (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 55,461 miles

Damage to Nearside vehicle structure

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 55,454 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Damage to Nearside vehicle structure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 52,085 miles

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

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

body damage

Fail 10 Jul 2013 52,085 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

body damage

Pass 12 Jul 2012 48,652 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 48,650 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 44,715 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

center rear view mirror craked but not obstuting view

Fail 8 Jun 2011 44,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

center rear view mirror craked but not obstuting view

Pass 25 May 2010 38,093 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2010 38,093 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 May 2009 32,398 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Fail 28 May 2009 32,398 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 16 May 2008 25,089 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 17,407 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 13,413 miles

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

front panel has been replaced but not meeting offside front chassis rail correctly but not affecting steering or brakes

kink in power steering pipe below radiator but not affecting steering

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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BT03 AWV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BT03 AWV, 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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BT03 AWV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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