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BW03 KHV

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,514 mi
Last recorded73,514 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 73,514 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 69,778 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal pipes to varying degrees (3.6.B.2c)

Front brakes binding slightly

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis rail delaminating (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor repaired from inside (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 69,778 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings subframe mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing holed (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal pipes to varying degrees (3.6.B.2c)

Front brakes binding slightly

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis rail delaminating (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor repaired from inside (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 64,857 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 64,857 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 63,058 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 63,058 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 60,407 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s front brake discs corroded and pitted

Fail 15 Sep 2014 60,400 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s front brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 1 May 2013 52,842 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2012 45,423 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 44,261 miles

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2011 44,261 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 39,864 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 35,370 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 35,279 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2009 35,279 miles

Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 29,475 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 25,947 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 17,313 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)

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 KHV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KHV, 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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BW03 KHV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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