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BW03 XDR

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

26,489 mi
Last recorded26,489 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2013 26,489 miles

both front flexible brake hoses slightly deteriated

both inner steering rack joints have much play,adivse that they are replaced

Fail 13 Jul 2013 26,295 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front flexible brake hoses slightly deteriated

both inner steering rack joints have much play,adivse that they are replaced

Pass 17 Jul 2012 17,750 miles

Offside front tyre perished/cracked, cords not exposed.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 17,747 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside front tyre perished/cracked, cords not exposed.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

wear in offside and nearside inner steering rack joints but not considered excessive.

Pass 14 Jan 2011 17,442 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2011 17,442 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 17,064 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 16,449 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 15,957 miles

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

Oil leak

advise nearside front wiper blade split but clearing screen

Pass 8 Sep 2006 13,329 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 XDR is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 XDR, 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 XDR registered?

BW03 XDR is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 August 2003.

Is BW03 XDR safe to buy?

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