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BW03 VUF

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,622 mi
Last recorded72,622 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 VUF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 72,622 miles

Nearside Front Inner tie rod has excessive play.

Oil leak.

Fail 16 Jan 2016 72,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Inner tie rod has excessive play.

Oil leak.

Pass 14 Jan 2015 67,231 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 60,810 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2012 59,261 miles

shocer top play week screen washers

Fail 7 Oct 2012 59,261 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

shocer top play week screen washers

Pass 25 Jul 2011 58,193 miles

play in wish bones

Pass 29 Jun 2010 56,105 miles

play in rack front wish bones sills croed

Fail 29 Apr 2009 54,025 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 54,025 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 50,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 50,821 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 45,127 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 33,934 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 VUF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BW03 VUF registered?

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

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The MOT history for BW03 VUF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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