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BD03 NZG

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

58,405 mi
Last recorded58,405 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 58,405 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside + Offside (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + Outer wall slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside front wing covered heavily with sealant, unable to assess.

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside + Offside inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Spare wheel holder slightly corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2016 54,049 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

service brake efficiency only just met, requires adjustment or repair

Fail 23 Sep 2016 54,049 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

service brake efficiency only just met, requires adjustment or repair

Pass 23 Apr 2015 50,770 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside and nearside front macpherson strut upper mount slight play.Nearside front wishbone ball joint dust cover slightly damaged.Nearside front wishbone bush slightly worn.Nearside front inner constant velocity gaitor slightly damaged.

Offside and nearside outer sill slightly corroded.Offside and nearside front floor slightly corroded.Offside and nearside rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated.Offside and nearside front tyres edge slightly worn.Nearside rear tyre edge slightly worn

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 50,768 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

osr tyre close to limits shoulder

rear wiper not clearing

Pass 24 Apr 2014 49,807 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 49,623 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 43,264 miles

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

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

front exhaust corroided

slight corrosion to outer sills and both front floors

Pass 30 Jul 2012 34,573 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 24,813 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 20,800 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Jul 2010 20,788 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 17,908 miles

o/s front tyre has light cracks on inner side wall with no cords exposed at present

Pass 9 Jul 2008 14,723 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 12,218 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 12,218 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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 NZG is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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