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BV03 UWM

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

72,010 mi
Last recorded72,010 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 UWM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2018 72,010 miles

Nearside sill area corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside sill area corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2017 65,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front lower arm bushes cracking

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside lower sill has corrosion

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front lower arm bushes cracking

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside lower sill has corrosion

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 59,759 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 55,529 miles

Nearside Front compliance bushes perished

Offside Front compliance bushes perished

Pass 6 Nov 2014 49,062 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 44,371 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 40,147 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 36,085 miles

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

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

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 2 Apr 2010 30,417 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 26,516 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 22,385 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 18,345 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 14,060 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 14,060 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 UWM is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 UWM, 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 UWM registered?

BV03 UWM is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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