MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,797 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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))
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
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak ()
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Spare tyre defective flat ()
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)
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
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)
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
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
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear brake pipes slighty corroded
rear tyres slighty perreshed
vehicle becoming slightly corroded
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
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
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)
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?
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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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