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BW03 RFL

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,658 mi
Last recorded99,658 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 RFL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2017 99,658 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner/outer sail. in in few different place, as marked (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner/outer sail. in in few different place, as marked (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Aug 2016 94,439 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 88,949 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside and offside outter sills slightly corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2015 88,949 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside and offside outter sills slightly corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2014 86,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside & offside outter sills slighty corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2013 83,167 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 78,997 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front outer sill corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2011 70,123 miles

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

front tyres wearing just legal

play in front suspension top mountings

Fail 31 Aug 2011 70,128 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

front tyres wearing just legal

play in front suspension top mountings

Pass 3 Aug 2010 55,268 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 55,014 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 30,069 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 30,069 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 22,526 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 22,497 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 13,972 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 9,734 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 RFL is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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