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FM03 BVH

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,523 mi
Last recorded62,523 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 62,523 miles

Oil leak ()

underside of vehicle is rusty

Fail 13 Apr 2017 62,502 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under floor sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under floor sill (2.4.A.3)

rear tyres worn on outer edges

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 56,996 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 56,996 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 53,565 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing edges

both outer sills corroding

o/s rear tyre wearing low

Pass 10 Jun 2014 50,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 50,118 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 47,046 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs exccesively worn

Fail 3 Jun 2013 47,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

both front brake discs exccesively worn

Pass 18 Jun 2012 43,529 miles

n/s/f inner wishbone rear bush wearing

Fail 18 Jun 2012 43,529 miles

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

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

n/s/f inner wishbone rear bush wearing

Pass 10 Jun 2011 40,282 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 40,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 37,155 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 37,155 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 35,432 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 32,435 miles

front pads discs wearing low

Fail 5 Jun 2008 32,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front pads discs wearing low

Pass 19 Jun 2007 26,438 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 20 Jun 2006 15,787 miles

nearside front shock top mount has slight play

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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 BVH is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BVH, 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 FM03 BVH registered?

FM03 BVH is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 June 2003.

Is FM03 BVH safe to buy?

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