MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,885 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW ON INNER EDGES
UNDERSIDE VERY CORRODED
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)
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)
CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE, FLOOR AND CHASSIS
EXHAUST CORRODED
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE VERY LOW INNER EDGE
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
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
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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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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