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BW03 LFK

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,713 mi
Last recorded52,713 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 52,713 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both flitches and front sub-frame mount areas (2.4.A.3)

both front shock absorber top mounts have slight play

Fail 19 Nov 2016 52,710 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both flitches and front sub-frame mount areas (2.4.A.3)

both front shock absorber top mounts have slight play

Pass 24 Nov 2015 39,763 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 39,762 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 38,506 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 37,442 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 37,442 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 33,366 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges still just legal

Pass 10 May 2012 28,242 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 23,087 miles

both outer sills a little rusty

Fail 7 Aug 2010 18,917 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 18,917 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 15,552 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 13,687 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 11,704 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 8,778 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 LFK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LFK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BW03 LFK registered?

BW03 LFK is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 August 2003.

Is BW03 LFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW03 LFK shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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