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BW03 CFG

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

68,923 mi
Last recorded68,923 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 CFG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2017 68,923 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jan 2016 65,393 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 61,886 miles

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

front trim damaged

Fail 11 Nov 2014 61,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front trim damaged

Pass 31 Oct 2013 54,153 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

accident damage to o/s front

Fail 30 Oct 2013 54,145 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f steering rack gaiter twisted

Pass 4 Oct 2012 49,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

exhaust system corroded

offside rear tyre perished

oil residue on steering rack

surface corrossion on rear brake pipes

Fail 4 Oct 2012 49,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

exhaust system corroded

offside rear tyre perished

oil residue on steering rack

surface corrossion on rear brake pipes

Pass 8 Oct 2011 44,386 miles

chassis corroded

exhaust pipe corroded

front brake hoses cracking

front discs slightly corroded

fuel filter corrroded

o/s/r brake squeeling on rbt

o/s/r tyre worn low

slight bind to n/s/r wheel

slight engine oil leak

slight play in rear axel bushes

Pass 19 Oct 2010 38,291 miles

steering wheel worn, various dents on vehicle, front tyres worn on edges, exhaust system corroded, fuel filter corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2010 38,269 miles

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

steering wheel worn, various dents on vehicle, front tyres worn on edges, exhaust system corroded, fuel filter corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2009 31,289 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 31,286 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 28,823 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 21,455 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 21,455 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 16,067 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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BW03 CFG is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BW03 CFG, 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 BW03 CFG registered?

BW03 CFG is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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