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BW03 PVD

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

54,824 mi
Last recorded54,824 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 PVD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 54,824 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine management light on / air bag light on

Fail 10 Apr 2012 54,814 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine management light on / air bag light on

Pass 17 Mar 2011 45,640 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 45,640 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 39,075 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 39,075 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 34,919 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 27,837 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

both front inner wheel arch damaged

Fail 12 Mar 2008 27,837 miles

Centre Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front inner wheel arch damaged

Pass 16 Mar 2007 15,449 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 6,793 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 PVD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PVD, 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 PVD registered?

BW03 PVD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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