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BT03 DWG

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,309 mi
Last recorded55,309 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 55,309 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 55,029 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/and around door (5.2.6)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 51,124 miles

Body has slight corrosion various (6.1.B.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 51,122 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion various (6.1.B.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 45,256 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 45,256 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 38,790 miles

Indicator not self-cancelling

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 38,789 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Indicator not self-cancelling

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 36,272 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

play in drivers seat runners

Fail 25 Oct 2013 36,272 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

play in drivers seat runners

Fail 26 Oct 2012 32,172 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

power steering fluid aroun pump but no obvious leaks

Pass 26 Oct 2012 32,172 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

power steering fluid aroun pump but no obvious leaks

Pass 22 Sep 2011 27,721 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 23,191 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 23,189 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 18,628 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 13,785 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 13,785 miles

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 9,704 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 6,054 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 DWG is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red 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 BT03 DWG, 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 DWG registered?

BT03 DWG is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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