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BW03 VUD

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,169 mi
Last recorded73,169 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 73,169 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 73,164 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2019 65,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH NEAR FUEL FLAP (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted DAMAGE TO INNER BEAD (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 65,941 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing TRACK ROD END (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BONDING INSECURE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing TRACK ROD END (2.1.3 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH NEAR FUEL FLAP (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted DAMAGE TO INNER BEAD (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 56,964 miles

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE.

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 6 Mar 2018 56,962 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

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

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE.

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Feb 2017 53,990 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE AND CHASSIS

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON EDGES

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 53,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed RUBBING ON WHEEL RIM (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (5.2.6)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE AND CHASSIS

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON EDGES

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 48,252 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 44,915 miles

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

nearside front brake flex hose shows signs of rubbing

Pass 7 Mar 2014 41,651 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 41,637 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 39,324 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)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 33,962 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 31,095 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 27,941 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 23,705 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 19,368 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 14,125 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 10,260 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 VUD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VUD, 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 VUD registered?

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

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