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BV03 RMZ

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,331 mi
Last recorded72,331 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2015 72,331 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)

child seat is fitted not allowing inspection of adult belt

front brake discs wearing low

fuel cap area showing signs of corrsion

nearside front mcpherson strut bush

oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2015 72,331 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat is fitted not allowing inspection of adult belt

front brake discs wearing low

fuel cap area showing signs of corrsion

nearside front mcpherson strut bush

oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2014 69,415 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 64,202 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 64,177 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 56,284 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 56,284 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 48,465 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 48,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 40,108 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 31,747 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 27,321 miles

front wipers smearing on screen,also starting to scratch near side of screen

Pass 19 Jun 2007 23,611 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 23,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

creaking noise can be heard when brake pedel is pressed ?

slight imbalance on the rear brakes

Pass 21 Feb 2007 21,980 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 15,581 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 RMZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 RMZ, 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 RMZ registered?

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

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