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BV03 LWW

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,094 mi
Last recorded67,094 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 LWW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 67,094 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear chassis rails rusty

both rear facing panels rusty

both rearmost bushes weak

both sills rusty

front brake hoses cracking

man light on

slight play os rack

Fail 16 Jun 2017 67,093 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre sill (5.2.6)

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear chassis rails rusty

both rear facing panels rusty

both rearmost bushes weak

both sills rusty

front brake hoses cracking

man light on

slight play os rack

Pass 11 Jun 2016 58,129 miles

BOTH SILLS RUSTY

SLIGHT PLAY RACK

Pass 4 Jun 2015 51,237 miles

both sills rusty

man light on

slight play rack

Pass 17 Jun 2014 44,870 miles

EML on dash

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

corrosion to both outer lower sill's

offside front tyre worn to 3mm tread depth

slight play in offside steering rack arm inner joint

Pass 18 Dec 2012 42,960 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

EML on

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

corrosion nearside and offside sells

Fail 17 Dec 2012 42,951 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

EML on

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion nearside and offside sells

Pass 1 Nov 2011 41,733 miles

EML warrning light on

Pass 7 Aug 2010 40,008 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 39,387 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 3 Mar 2009 36,699 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 33,869 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 29,804 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 23,810 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 LWW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LWW, 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 LWW is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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