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BV03 LFZ

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

49,856 mi
Last recorded49,856 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 LFZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 49,856 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 49,854 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2023 48,449 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Inner Underbody heavily coverd in sealalnt to hide its true identity and condition.x2 both inner sills

Fail 12 Mar 2023 48,449 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Inner Underbody heavily coverd in sealalnt to hide its true identity and condition.x2 both inner sills

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 47,015 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r/axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under sill painted and coated , unable to ascertain the true condition of corrosion.

Pass 10 Mar 2021 45,740 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 45,739 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced center floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 44,712 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

vehicle underbody surface rust

Fail 28 Mar 2020 44,712 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

vehicle underbody surface rust

Pass 29 Mar 2019 43,156 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 43,151 miles

Central Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 41,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2018 41,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill slightly corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 40,283 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 38,521 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 38,520 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 36,706 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 36,706 miles

Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 34,047 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 31,605 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 31,605 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 29,178 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 26,319 miles

Coolant leak

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 26,319 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 24,026 miles

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 30 Mar 2009 21,234 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 17,916 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 17,916 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 14,326 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)

Fail 11 May 2006 11,248 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2006 11,248 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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BV03 LFZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 BV03 LFZ, 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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BV03 LFZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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