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BW03 PYG

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

59,458 mi
Last recorded59,458 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 PYG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 59,458 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 59,458 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 58,365 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 58,365 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted missing (sharp edges) (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 57,510 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 57,510 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

bonnet hinges seized

Pass 5 Mar 2022 56,219 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 56,200 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired corroded and holed covered with body filler floor at suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor at suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear service brake poor effort on both sides

Pass 1 Oct 2020 50,643 miles

Corrosion Sills

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 49,241 miles

corrosion to floor chassis sills,suspension and braking conponents

os/r tyre is perished

Fail 2 Aug 2019 49,207 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to floor chassis sills,suspension and braking conponents

os/r tyre is perished

Pass 27 Jul 2018 48,181 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

body sills--both outers and inners corroded and repaired making inspection difficult due to paint/sealer

front sub-frame mounts corroded /repaired /painted making inspection difficult

front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2017 46,956 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn smooth --should be replaced soon (4.1.E.1)

areas of corrosion to -offside front bulk head near steering column and to the offside rear body sill,front sub-frame mount brackets and inner wheel arch on the offside

Pass 2 Aug 2016 45,694 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated SHOULD BE REPLACED SOON !!! (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 44,343 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS HAVE EARLY STAGE DELAMINATION AT RUBBER BUSHES.

O/SIDE/FRONT AND N/SIDE/REAR TYRES CLOSE TO REPLACEMENT .ON 2mm.

Pass 4 Aug 2014 43,452 miles

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

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

offside rear body sill corroded

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 8 Aug 2013 41,932 miles

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

both front suspension arm bushes worn

corrosion to front floor

Pass 10 Aug 2012 39,249 miles

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

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

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

nearside front brake pipe(s) outer protective coating deteriorated leaving pipes unprotected (cause could be spillage of brake fluid when topping -up as no leaks detected

Pass 3 Aug 2011 37,501 miles

Both front floor pans corroding

o/s sill corroding

Pass 2 Aug 2010 35,365 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 32,096 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 28,132 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 20,852 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 10,871 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 10,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 22 Jul 2006 10,787 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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 PYG is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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