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BV03 MHJ

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

117,595 mi
Last recorded117,595 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 117,595 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 117,585 miles

Emissions not tested Misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear 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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 108,171 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror missing

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Apr 2018 108,171 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing x2 (5.1.1)

Central Non obligatory mirror missing

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Feb 2018 108,169 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect x2 (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sills x2 (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arches x2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Central Non obligatory mirror missing

EML on

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Sills corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2017 102,281 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 102,281 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 93,015 miles

Centre mount badly corrodid

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 93,013 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)

Centre mount badly corrodid

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 84,269 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2015 84,269 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 74,088 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 74,088 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 Feb 2013 64,693 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 64,693 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 55,699 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 55,699 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Feb 2011 46,396 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 46,396 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)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 40,165 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 40,094 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

hand brake travel requires adjustment.

Pass 27 Feb 2009 34,383 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 28,491 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 22,150 miles

slight movement to n/s/f top strut bush

Pass 24 Feb 2006 17,249 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 MHJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 MHJ, 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 MHJ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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