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BV03 MHK

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

58,401 mi
Last recorded58,401 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 58,401 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 58,401 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 51,567 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 49,805 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 42,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 35,844 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 30,365 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 30,362 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 27,268 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 24,745 miles

both front bottom arm bushes rubbers deteriorating

front flexi brake pipes slight deterioration

o/s/f bottom ball joint slight play

Pass 3 Oct 2008 21,731 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 18,195 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 14,322 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 MHK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MHK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV03 MHK registered?

BV03 MHK is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is BV03 MHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV03 MHK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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