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BD03 HHY

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,896 mi
Last recorded81,896 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 HHY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2018 81,896 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML light illuminated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 May 2017 77,362 miles

EML light illuminated

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush Both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 May 2017 77,362 miles

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

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

EML light illuminated

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush Both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 73,830 miles

front chassis corroded sills corroded

n/s/f tyre on limit metal brake pipes corroded general underbody corrosion

o/s/r tyre low n/s/r facing panel corroded o/s/r chassis leg corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2015 65,428 miles

both sills rusty

Pass 25 Apr 2014 60,679 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 60,679 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 53,658 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 53,656 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 46,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 46,673 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 38,848 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 32,189 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 24,268 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 16,239 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 13,765 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 10,430 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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BD03 HHY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BD03 HHY, 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 BD03 HHY registered?

BD03 HHY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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