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BL03 AOD

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,818 mi
Last recorded66,818 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 AOD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 66,818 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)

brake pipes greased/ubcc/oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2012 65,961 miles

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

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)

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 29 Jul 2011 65,455 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 59,461 miles

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

Gearbox oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2009 51,699 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

rear axle bushes have slight play

Fail 28 Aug 2009 51,699 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

o/s/r tyre close to wear limit 3mm and has a nail in it

rear axle bushes have slight play

Pass 20 Aug 2008 42,286 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak at gearbox

Pass 28 Aug 2007 30,465 miles

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

Oil level low!

Fail 28 Aug 2007 30,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil level low!

Pass 29 Aug 2006 16,004 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 16,004 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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 AOD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AOD, 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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BL03 AOD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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