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BW03 PWF

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,791 mi
Last recorded75,791 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 PWF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 75,791 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

rear axle bushes have slight play

Pass 13 Sep 2013 71,426 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 68,109 miles

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

front disc worn

Fail 1 Nov 2011 68,099 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

front disc worn

Pass 14 Sep 2010 55,903 miles

engine management warning light on

Pass 27 Aug 2009 47,834 miles

Advise engine lite illuminated

Advise movement in nearside front shockertop

Fail 27 Aug 2009 47,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Advise engine lite illuminated

Advise movement in nearside front shockertop

Pass 6 Sep 2008 42,134 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 38,118 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 38,114 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 26,043 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 PWF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PWF, 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 PWF registered?

BW03 PWF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is BW03 PWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW03 PWF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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