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BD53 ZLZ

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,675 mi
Last recorded102,675 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 ZLZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 102,675 miles

Front suspension arm rear bushes breaking up

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

Nearside Front tyre close to limit

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished

Fail 25 Nov 2016 102,428 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front suspension arm rear bushes breaking up

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

Nearside Front tyre close to limit

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished

Pass 30 Nov 2015 88,403 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing, splitting

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 77,592 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 74,558 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 74,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 69,187 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 69,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 63,689 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 57,520 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 49,369 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 49,345 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 41,201 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 33,350 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 24,503 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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BD53 ZLZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BD53 ZLZ, 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 BD53 ZLZ registered?

BD53 ZLZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is BD53 ZLZ safe to buy?

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