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BL03 AKZ

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,884 mi
Last recorded49,884 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 AKZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2013 49,884 miles

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

Rear bumper insecure

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres slightly cracked

nearside rear outer sill slightly corroded

offside front tyre outer wall deteriorated

Fail 4 Sep 2013 49,883 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear bumper insecure

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres slightly cracked

nearside rear outer sill slightly corroded

offside front tyre outer wall deteriorated

Fail 1 Sep 2012 44,357 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 44,357 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 38,696 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 29,936 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 29,936 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 23,906 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 21,383 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 18,451 miles

engine misfire

Pass 11 Apr 2007 15,031 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 13,069 miles

nsf osf tyres slight wear to outer edges

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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BL03 AKZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BL03 AKZ, 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 BL03 AKZ registered?

BL03 AKZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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