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BL03 DVZ

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,055 mi
Last recorded104,055 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 DVZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 104,055 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides outer sills to floor, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 104,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides outer sills to floor, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 95,918 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 95,912 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced around axle mount, including floor and inner / outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 89,191 miles

Body has slight corrosion Sills ,Floor,Both Sides,Chassis at Rear (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2017 89,190 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating Also inner faces corroded (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Body has slight corrosion Sills ,Floor,Both Sides,Chassis at Rear (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 83,199 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 74,619 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 66,119 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 58,510 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 51,316 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 43,114 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 43,114 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 37,639 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2010 37,639 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 32,577 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 32,533 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

offside door mirror broken

Pass 15 Oct 2008 27,843 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 23,405 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 20,538 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 18,040 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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BL03 DVZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DVZ, 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 DVZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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