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BW03 XKD

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,381 mi
Last recorded59,381 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 59,381 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

both outer sills corroded

rear axle bushes slight play

Fail 5 Jun 2020 59,381 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both outer sills corroded

rear axle bushes slight play

Pass 5 Jun 2019 55,890 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 50,540 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 45,478 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 41,348 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 41,281 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NEARSIDE FRONT FLITCH, UNDER WHEELARCH (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NEARSIDE OUTER SILL, AT REAR (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NEARSIDE REAR WHEELARCH (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OFFSIDE OUTER SILL, FRONT AND REAR (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 May 2015 40,829 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre has slight cracking

Fail 6 May 2015 40,829 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre has slight cracking

Pass 9 May 2014 38,924 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 36,086 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 8 May 2012 32,905 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 29,730 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 29,730 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2010 26,009 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2009 22,616 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2009 22,616 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 19,748 miles

o/s/front & n/s/rear tyres are cracked

Fail 8 May 2008 19,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/front & n/s/rear tyres are cracked

Pass 10 May 2007 15,932 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 12,112 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 XKD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 XKD, 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 XKD registered?

BW03 XKD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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