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EN03 BXV

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

87,680 mi
Last recorded87,680 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN03 BXV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2018 87,680 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle brake hose (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre perished/split/s slightly distorted

both headlamps are deteriorating

Pass 31 Mar 2017 78,200 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 78,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 71,442 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 71,442 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 67,968 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 67,924 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 66,804 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 May 2014 66,804 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 63,734 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 63,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front tyre worn from the edges

Pass 2 Jun 2012 60,978 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 60,978 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 3 Jun 2011 58,233 miles

Cracks are forming on the rear tyres

Rear bumper slightly loose

Fail 3 Jun 2011 58,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Cracks are forming on the rear tyres

Rear bumper slightly loose

Pass 27 May 2010 52,521 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 27 May 2010 52,521 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 21 May 2009 45,235 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 39,611 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 31,866 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 31,866 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 May 2006 22,374 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 22,374 miles

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

Front wipers smearing.

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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EN03 BXV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 EN03 BXV, 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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EN03 BXV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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