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BJ03 RRZ

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

67,254 mi
Last recorded67,254 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 RRZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 May 2017 67,254 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Quarter panel around fuel filler neck (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Bonnet safety catch seized

Both rear brakes close to minimum efficiency requirements may require adjustment or repair

Fuel filter corroded but not leaking

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

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

Offside front tyre inner edge devoid of tread

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front brake discs inner faces worn and pitted slightly (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 May 2016 62,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread on 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 May 2016 62,592 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread on 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2015 55,786 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 55,690 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 51,622 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2014 51,622 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 20 May 2013 47,574 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 44,669 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2012 44,669 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 34,445 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 34,445 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)

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

both rear tyre sidewalls starting to perish

Pass 12 May 2010 24,621 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 24,621 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 18,879 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 18,282 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 16,342 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 13,574 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 7,736 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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BJ03 RRZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BJ03 RRZ, 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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BJ03 RRZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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