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BV03 WMD

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,152 mi
Last recorded44,152 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 WMD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 44,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

corrosion on outer sills

spare whee loose but secure

Fail 4 May 2017 44,152 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

corrosion on outer sills

spare whee loose but secure

Pass 23 Mar 2016 34,820 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 30,907 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 26,882 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 26,882 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 21,720 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 14,506 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 9,916 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 9,916 miles

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

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 9,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

n/s/f tyre wall has a slight tear

n/s/r 1/4 panel damaged

n/s/r tyre slight cracking

Pass 7 Mar 2009 8,943 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 7,698 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 6,586 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 5,368 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 WMD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WMD, 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 WMD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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