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FM03 BVA

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,021 mi
Last recorded69,021 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 BVA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 69,021 miles

165/65/13 X 4

2 X F/B/DISCS WORN-PODOT

CLUTCH APPEARS NOISE DURING OPERATION ???-MONITOR

Fuel pipe/s corroded

G/BOX OIL LEAK

NSF & OSF INNER FLITCH S/CORR & PREVIOUSELY WELDED-PODOT

NSRR & OSRR BUMPER MOUNTS CORRODED-OS 30 CM-PODOT

OIL LEAK

Oil leak

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

VEHICLE PRESNTED HAS BEEN EXTENSIVELY WELDED & SCHULT'D TO ALL AREAS....NSF,NSR,OSR & OSF ,O/SILLS,INNER SILLS.FLOOR PANS AREAS/CHSIS ETC ETC,,,,

VEHICLE REPRESENTED HAS BEEN EXTENSIVELY WELDED/REPAIRED---STILL H/S/CORR ==IT IS 12 YEAR OLD----

Fail 26 Jun 2015 69,021 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

VEHICLE PRESENTED HAS BEEN EXTENSIVELY WELDED PRIOR TO TODAYS TEST------VEHICLE IS EXTENSIVELY AND DANGEROUSELY CORRODED MANY & ALL AREAS,

Pass 28 Jun 2014 65,135 miles

165/65/13 X 4

2 X F/B/DISCS WORN-PODOT

Fuel pipe/s corroded

G/BOX OIL LEAK

NSF & OSF FLOOR AREAS S/CORR-PODOT

NSF & OSF INNER FLITCH AREAS S/CORR-PODOT

NSF & OSF LOWER ARM MOUNTS S/CORR-PODOT

NSRR & OSRR BUMPER MOUNTS CORRODED=OS30-PODOT

OIL LEAK

R-TAX EXPIRES=30/6/14

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Spare tyre defective

VEHICLE PRESENTED HAS EXTENSIVE S/CORR//IT IS A KA AND 11 YEAR OLD !!

Fail 26 Jun 2014 65,135 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

165/65/13 X 4

2 X F/B/DISCS WORN-PODOT

Fuel pipe/s corroded

G/BOX OIL LEAK

NSF & OSF FLOOR AREAS S/CORR-PODOT

NSF & OSF INNER FLITCH AREAS S/CORR-PODOT

NSF & OSF LOWER ARM MOUNTS S/CORR-PODOT

NSRR & OSRR BUMPER MOUNTS CORRODED=OS30-PODOT

OIL LEAK

R-TAX EXPIRES=30/6/14

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Spare tyre defective

VEHICLE PRESENTED HAS EXTENSIVE S/CORR//IT IS A KA AND 11 YEAR OLD !!

Pass 17 Jun 2013 62,684 miles

165/65/13 X 4

BOTH FRONT INNER FLITCH AREAS S/CORR-PODOT

BOTH REAR INNER WHEEL ARCH AREAS S/CORR-PODOT

FRONT DISCS-PODOT

OIL LEAQK

R-TAX EXPIRES=30/6/13

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RCORDS

Spare tyre defective

VEHICLE PRESENTED HAS EXTENSIVE S/CORR TO NUMEROUS AREAS-MONITOR!!-PODOT

Fail 15 Jun 2013 62,684 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

165/65/13 X 4

BOTH FRONT INNER FLITCH AREAS S/CORR-PODOT

BOTH REAR INNER WHEEL ARCH AREAS S/CORR-PODOT

FRONT DISCS-PODOT

OIL LEAQK

R-TAX EXPIRES=30/6/13

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RCORDS

Spare tyre defective

Pass 15 Jun 2012 58,189 miles

SERVICE?=CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

165/65/13 X 4

BOTH OUTER SILLS S/CORR

R-TAX EXPIRES=30/6/12

Pass 7 Jun 2011 54,070 miles

165/65/13 X4

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

ROAD TAX EXPIRES-30/6/11

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 15 Jun 2010 49,374 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 49,374 miles

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

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

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

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

165/65/13 X4

SERVICE---CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 15 Jun 2009 46,397 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 42,974 miles

165/65/13 X4

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN-PODOT

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 42,974 miles

165/65/13 X4

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN-PODOT

Pass 18 Jun 2007 39,530 miles

165/65/13 X4

OSF LOWER REAR WISH-BONE ARM BUSH SLIGHT WEAR

Pass 19 Jun 2006 34,462 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 34,462 miles

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

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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FM03 BVA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FM03 BVA, 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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FM03 BVA is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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