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ET03 BVW

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,258 mi
Last recorded141,258 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 BVW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 141,258 miles

Nearside Rear Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Bottom ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear coil spring corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2018 141,258 miles

Nearside Rear Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Bottom ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Rear coil spring corroded

Pass 9 May 2017 133,738 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 129,008 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 11 May 2016 129,008 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 May 2015 125,160 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front wheels slight distortion

Pass 11 May 2015 125,160 miles

both front wheels slight distortion

Pass 16 Jun 2014 121,079 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 121,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 114,173 miles

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 19 Jun 2012 107,931 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Jun 2011 100,891 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 100,891 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 93,096 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 80,630 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2009 80,630 miles

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 68,231 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 54,834 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 52,385 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 35,646 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 BVW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BVW, 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 BVW registered?

ET03 BVW is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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