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BW03 LHC

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

63,353 mi
Last recorded63,353 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 63,353 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure Damage to bumper and wing. ()

Oil leak ()

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level light has 2 bulbs not working. (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 63,353 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Size 195/45 R16 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre is very badly worn on inner edge and tread getting low.

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure Damage to bumper and wing. ()

Oil leak ()

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level light has 2 bulbs not working. (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 57,468 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2016 57,468 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2015 54,681 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2015 54,680 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2014 46,405 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 46,405 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 41,896 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2013 41,896 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 38,346 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 38,346 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 34,845 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 29,819 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 29,586 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 25,684 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 25,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 15,431 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 7,676 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 LHC is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LHC, 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 LHC registered?

BW03 LHC is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 July 2003.

Is BW03 LHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW03 LHC shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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