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BW03 PZV

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,477 mi
Last recorded73,477 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 73,477 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 73,467 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 71,436 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

power steering pipes rusty

Pass 20 Jul 2015 68,846 miles

wear/play in both front top suspension mountings

Pass 23 Jul 2014 66,485 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 Jul 2014 66,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2013 64,561 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 64,561 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 60,390 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 60,389 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 55,214 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 55,212 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 48,717 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 42,724 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2008 36,497 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 36,497 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 28,809 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 20,188 miles

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

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

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

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 PZV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PZV, 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 PZV registered?

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

Is BW03 PZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW03 PZV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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