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ET03 BVD

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

84,688 mi
Last recorded84,688 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 BVD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2021 84,688 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn middle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective middle bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front front fog light switch not working intermittently

Central Rear reverse light not working

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot has a pin hole

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 80,459 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 77,281 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 74,850 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall slight cracks (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2017 73,669 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 70,517 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 70,517 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 66,991 miles

Engine oil leaks

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

Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken but still adequately supported

offside rear tyre inner sidewall starting to split

Fail 20 Oct 2015 66,991 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Engine oil leaks

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

Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken but still adequately supported

offside rear tyre inner sidewall starting to split

Pass 9 Oct 2014 62,202 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 56,893 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 56,893 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 52,589 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 52,461 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 50,126 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 47,546 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 45,129 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 42,725 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 34,704 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 25,626 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 19,631 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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ET03 BVD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ET03 BVD, 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 ET03 BVD registered?

ET03 BVD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is ET03 BVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET03 BVD shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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