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EP03 BWJ

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,797 mi
Last recorded83,797 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 BWJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 83,797 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 83,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 80,363 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front chassis corroded

Nearside Front floor corroded

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s/r chassis leg corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2017 78,189 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 22 Nov 2016 77,627 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 77,625 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded middle sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

n/s/f and o/s/f floor pan corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2015 77,102 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 76,511 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 76,489 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)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 75,854 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 75,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

both front inner wings showing slight corrosion

offside front seat belt slight fluffing/fraying

slight corrosion around fuel filler cap area

Pass 2 Jul 2012 71,754 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 68,026 miles

ADVISE N/S and O/S rear tyre's have cracking to sidewalls NO cord showing

ADVISE N/S front headlamp has condensation BUT did not affect the beam image

ADVISE Nail in O/S rear tyre

ADVISE Spare tyre low on pressure

Pass 22 Jul 2010 62,826 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake pipes slighty corroded

rear tyres slighty perreshed

vehicle becoming slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2009 51,900 miles

exhaust system becomming corroded

fuel filter becomming corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front wishbone bushes becomming deteriorated

both rear tyres starting to become cracked/perished

Fail 16 Jul 2009 51,900 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both front wishbone bushes becomming deteriorated

both rear tyres starting to become cracked/perished

exhaust system becomming corroded

fuel filter becomming corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2008 44,155 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 35,478 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 35,478 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside 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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 27,019 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 26,816 miles

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

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

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

gearbox oil leak

n/s & o/s rear tyres cracking up

o/s front tyre cracking up

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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EP03 BWJ 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 66.7%.

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 EP03 BWJ, 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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EP03 BWJ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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