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BW03 GGF

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,928 mi
Last recorded72,928 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 GGF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 72,928 miles

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

slight oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2016 72,892 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2015 70,458 miles

n/s wiper blade has a small cut at both ends

Fail 6 Mar 2015 70,427 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 68,935 miles

both front tyres heavily scrubbed on inner edges

both rear tyres heavily scrubbed on inner edges

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

front wishbone rear bushes separating

inner wings & underbody corroding in places

n/s/f tyre on wear bars

n/s/r tyre nearly to cords

o/s/f tyre on wear bars

oil residue on engine & gearbox

various marks to body & wheels

Pass 16 Jan 2013 66,712 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 62,680 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 56,995 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge (195/45 R16)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 56,995 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge (195/45 R16)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 53,378 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 53,377 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 May 2009 46,642 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 46,641 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 30 May 2008 40,223 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 32,071 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 23,568 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 GGF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BW03 GGF, 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 GGF registered?

BW03 GGF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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