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BV03 LTJ

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

95,032 mi
Last recorded95,032 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 LTJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2016 95,032 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 89,402 miles

Corrosion to Both front floor pans,both outer sills and both rear inner sill panels

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

Rear service brake efficiency low.Advise further investigation to be carried out

Fail 24 Mar 2014 86,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 86,278 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 78,176 miles

Engine oil leak

Slight exhaust blow at flexi

Fail 20 Mar 2013 78,176 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Engine oil leak

Front brake pads low

OSR tyre close to the legal limit

Slight exhaust blow at flexi

Pass 19 Mar 2012 71,892 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 71,892 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both front tyres are worn on inner edges

OSF wheel is damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2011 63,735 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 63,733 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 57,844 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 49,411 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 49,300 miles

Nearside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 40,869 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 33,219 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 24,992 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 24,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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 LTJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LTJ, 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 BV03 LTJ registered?

BV03 LTJ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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