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BW03 RHE

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

106,329 mi
Last recorded106,329 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 106,329 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 106,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 100,313 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres wearing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer sill rusty

under body surface rust

Fail 23 Feb 2016 100,313 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket (7.1.1)

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres wearing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer sill rusty

under body surface rust

Pass 4 Mar 2015 98,243 miles

Front antiroll bar D bushes have slight play in them

Slight play in rear axle bushes

Spare tyre defective

Fail 27 Feb 2015 98,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front antiroll bar D bushes have slight play in them

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Slight play in rear axle bushes

Spare tyre defective

Fail 28 Feb 2014 95,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 95,916 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 93,933 miles

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

Oil leak

spare tyre flat & bold

Fail 1 Mar 2013 93,933 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

spare tyre flat & bold

Pass 3 Mar 2012 90,846 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 90,844 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 73,506 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 73,506 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 68,321 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 68,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 60,972 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 60,972 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 53,707 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 41,945 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 36,142 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 RHE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 RHE, 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 RHE registered?

BW03 RHE is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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