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BV03 UWX

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

82,885 mi
Last recorded82,885 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 82,885 miles

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE, SUSPENSION AND EXHAUST.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn REAR AXLE BUSHES. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 82,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FLOOR TO SILL. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE, SUSPENSION AND EXHAUST.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn REAR AXLE BUSHES. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 82,763 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW ON INNER EDGES

UNDERSIDE VERY CORRODED

Fail 16 May 2018 82,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect HEADLAMP LENSES VERY FADED. (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort LITTLE EFFORT (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW ON INNER EDGES

UNDERSIDE VERY CORRODED

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. OFFSIDE LOW (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 31 May 2017 82,475 miles

REAR AXLE BUSHES U/S

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGES

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE, CHASSIS AND FLITCHES. HAS BEEN UNDERSEALED.

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

HEADLAMP LENSES VERY FADED

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. OFFSIDE LOW PERFORMANCE (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 May 2016 82,362 miles

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE, FLOOR AND CHASSIS

EXHAUST CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE VERY LOW INNER EDGE

Fail 6 May 2016 82,350 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL, STEP (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure CRACKED DOWN TO CORDS (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE, FLOOR AND CHASSIS

EXHAUST CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE VERY LOW INNER EDGE

Pass 1 Jun 2015 82,245 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 82,241 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 81,450 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2013 65,874 miles

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

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

Near side rear outer sill slighty corroded

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

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

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

Slight buldge on Near side rear tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2013 62,632 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 62,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 56,845 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 56,845 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 46,765 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)

Fail 10 Aug 2010 46,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 18 Aug 2009 39,328 miles

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

bolt missing from rear engine mounting

near side mirror cracked

srs lamp on

Pass 24 Mar 2009 37,655 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 27,314 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 22,940 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 15,690 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 UWX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 UWX, 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 UWX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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