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BL03 HHS

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

67,041 mi
Last recorded67,041 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 67,041 miles

check engine light on

corrosion on inner and outer sills

interior mirror missing

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim RIM (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 22 Sep 2016 67,041 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim RIM (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

check engine light on

corrosion on inner and outer sills

interior mirror missing

Fail 7 Jul 2015 64,988 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corosion on n/s and o/s front floor chasis legs and n/s and o/s front floors

corosion on n/s and o/s outer sills

o/s front wiper blade split at ends

oil on n/s and o/s steering rack boots

Pass 7 Jul 2015 64,988 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corosion on n/s and o/s front floor chasis legs and n/s and o/s front floors

corosion on n/s and o/s outer sills

o/s front wiper blade split at ends

oil on n/s and o/s steering rack boots

Pass 4 Aug 2014 62,962 miles

N/S/R CHASSIS CORRODED

OIL LEAKS

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 62,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

N/S/R CHASSIS CORRODED

OIL LEAKS

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 62,925 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

BATTERY WARNING LIGHT ON

Pass 4 Feb 2014 62,921 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corosion on front of o/s outer sill

Fail 30 Jan 2014 62,907 miles

Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corosion on front of o/s outer sill

Pass 1 Feb 2013 626,030 miles

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

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

ns rear chassis corroded

os and ns front chassis corroded

os and ns jacking points corroded

os and ns outer sills corroded in places

Fail 31 Jan 2013 626,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

ns rear chassis corroded

os and ns front chassis corroded

os and ns jacking points corroded

os and ns outer sills corroded in places

Pass 3 Feb 2012 59,491 miles

both front tyres worn badly on inner edges

Fail 2 Feb 2012 59,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front tyres worn badly on inner edges

Pass 25 Jan 2011 49,963 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

n/s/f bottom arm rear bush worn

Fail 25 Jan 2011 49,963 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

n/s/f bottom arm rear bush worn

Pass 22 Jan 2010 42,462 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 42,462 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 34,925 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 34,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 26,219 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2008 26,219 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 24,473 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres have heavy splitting

Pass 21 Jun 2006 20,333 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 HHS is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 BL03 HHS, 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 HHS is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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