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BL03 DZJ

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

79,382 mi
Last recorded79,382 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 DZJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2013 79,382 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 79,299 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 78,912 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 69,412 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 63,157 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 54,943 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 54,943 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 46,542 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 46,542 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 35,519 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 35,519 miles

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

both front suspension arm bushes unbonding

Pass 25 Jun 2007 28,809 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 22,667 miles

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

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 DZJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BL03 DZJ, 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 DZJ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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