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BW03 YTX

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 97,227 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 2 Jul 2016 97,227 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 86,291 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 76,884 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 76,884 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 Aug 2013 67,215 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2013 67,215 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wiper

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2012 52,219 miles

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

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)

exhaust corroded

spaire tyre low tread

Fail 9 Aug 2012 52,219 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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)

exhaust corroded

spaire tyre low tread

Pass 8 Aug 2011 39,184 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 39,184 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 33,195 miles

NO REAR WIPER

Fail 4 Aug 2010 33,194 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

NO REAR WIPER

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 27,956 miles

near side and off side brake discs rusty and slightly pitted may need replaceing soon

near side and off side rear tyres side wall cracking

near side front bottom arm inner rear bush worn will need replacement soon

Fail 31 Jul 2008 24,839 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

offside and nearside rear tyres slightly perished and cracked

Pass 31 Jul 2008 24,839 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres slightly perished and cracked

Pass 30 Jul 2007 20,386 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 17,015 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 17,015 miles

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

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 YTX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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