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BT03 DVH

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

54,577 mi
Last recorded54,577 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 DVH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 54,577 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 54,577 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 51,737 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 51,737 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 47,993 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi very rusty

Fail 30 Jul 2018 47,993 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi very rusty

Pass 2 Aug 2017 43,787 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre tread 3mm

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre tread 3mm

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

bonnet stay missing

spare wheel missing

Fail 2 Aug 2017 43,787 miles

Brake performance not tested spring rubbing on tyre so the whhel cannot spin (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre tread 3mm

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre tread 3mm

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

bonnet stay missing

spare wheel missing

Pass 2 Aug 2016 37,682 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 31,653 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 23,066 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 23,066 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 22 May 2013 12,028 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 12,028 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 10,776 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 10,776 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 10,023 miles

offside and nearside wiper blades deteriorated but still clearing screen

Pass 8 Jul 2010 9,573 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 9,375 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 8,908 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 8,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

slight play in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 10 Jul 2007 6,570 miles

Advise cracking in both rear tyres.

Pass 14 Jul 2006 4,530 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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BT03 DVH is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DVH, 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 BT03 DVH registered?

BT03 DVH is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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