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BW03 XEZ

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,088 mi
Last recorded64,088 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 XEZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 64,088 miles

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

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

corrosion on front main chassis rails

corrosion underbody

evidence of leak from power steering rack

Fail 16 Feb 2018 64,058 miles

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill around (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill around (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill around (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing around (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

corrosion on front main chassis rails

corrosion underbody

evidence of leak from power steering rack

Pass 6 Feb 2017 61,492 miles

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

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill around (2.4.A.3)

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

slight fluid leak from power steering rack

Fail 2 Feb 2017 61,477 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill around (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill around (2.4.A.3)

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

drivers door mirror loose

slight fluid leak from power steering rack

Pass 25 Jan 2016 57,381 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking

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

underbody & components showing corrosion

Fail 20 Jan 2016 57,381 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front tyre cracking

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

underbody & components showing corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2014 53,729 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

indicator switch sticking !!

play in o/s steering arm

spare tyre flat

Fail 29 Oct 2014 53,729 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

indicator switch sticking !!

play in o/s steering arm

spare tyre flat

Pass 15 Oct 2013 48,238 miles

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

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

creak from o/s/f suspension, suspect dry bush !

Pass 30 Oct 2012 43,408 miles

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

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

creak from o/s/f suspension suspect a dry bush!

Pass 20 Oct 2011 39,894 miles

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

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

slight creak from front suspension, suspect a dry bush !

Pass 12 Oct 2010 36,137 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 32,123 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 27,776 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 23,025 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 18,090 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 XEZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 XEZ, 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 XEZ registered?

BW03 XEZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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