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ET03 BVV

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,933 mi
Last recorded99,933 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 BVV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 99,933 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 94,634 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 90,878 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 86,447 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 76,894 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 70,004 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 70,004 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 69,407 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 69,407 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 61,905 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 55,404 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 55,404 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 46,057 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2008 39,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 39,354 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 32,829 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 25,150 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 BVV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 BVV, 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 BVV registered?

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

Is ET03 BVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET03 BVV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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