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BW03 VTL

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,152 mi
Last recorded74,152 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 VTL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 74,152 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 72,350 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 71,879 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 71,877 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 71,135 miles

eml on

oil over brake components

Fail 16 Nov 2015 71,129 miles

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

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

eml on

oil over brake components

Pass 16 Nov 2015 71,129 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 69,350 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 62,267 miles

Drivers seat belt webbing twisting

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

Fail 21 Nov 2013 62,267 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Drivers seat belt webbing twisting

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 56,381 miles

battery insecure

Fail 4 Dec 2012 56,381 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

battery insecure

Pass 30 Nov 2011 48,814 miles

Nearside rear inner wheel arch liner insecure

Fail 29 Nov 2011 48,812 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear inner wheel arch liner insecure

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 46,113 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 43,570 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 40,677 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 40,677 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 38,683 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 30,030 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 VTL is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VTL, 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 VTL registered?

BW03 VTL is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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