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BD03 HZC

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,008 mi
Last recorded38,008 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 HZC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 38,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread area and inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tread grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 37,939 miles

Central Front Steering rack likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread area and inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tread grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 34,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Aug 2024 34,735 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Sep 2023 32,082 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 32,081 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2014 31,156 miles

no nylock nut fitted to nearside front top strut mount.

Fail 23 Jun 2014 31,154 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

no nylock nut fitted to nearside front top strut mount.

no nylock nut fitted to nearside front track rod end.

Pass 11 Jul 2013 30,405 miles

offside front and offside rear road wheels.

offside front and offside rear tyres.

spare wheel missing.

Fail 12 Dec 2011 30,370 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

rear o/s tyre near limit and poor shape , wheel buckled.

Pass 27 May 2008 30,366 miles

no spare wheel in carrier. front o/s and rear o/s tyres low.

Fail 27 May 2008 30,366 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

no spare wheel in carrier. front o/s and rear o/s tyres low.

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 HZC is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BD03 HZC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD03 HZC registered?

BD03 HZC is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 May 2003.

Is BD03 HZC safe to buy?

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