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BV03 RUY

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,777 mi
Last recorded123,777 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 RUY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 123,777 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

footbrake eff. only just met

Pass 27 Mar 2015 117,947 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 117,939 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 114,241 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 114,238 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 106,676 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 106,676 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 96,802 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/r wheel has slight damage to inside rim

Pass 6 Jan 2011 86,316 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2011 86,316 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 79,727 miles

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 18 Jan 2010 79,727 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Spare tyre defective

rear wiper blade split

Pass 15 Jan 2009 71,745 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 71,745 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 60,691 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 48,880 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BONDED BUSH SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Pass 5 Jan 2006 38,429 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 RUY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RUY, 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 RUY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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