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BL03 HHV

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

51,395 mi
Last recorded51,395 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 51,395 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both rear wishbone bushes have deterioration between metal and rubber bonding

Rear Inner sills slightly corroded

Rear Outer both sills covered with underselent

both outer sills corroded but not weak

fuel filler area bubbling with corrosion

underbody has corrosion

Fail 10 Sep 2018 51,395 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both rear wishbone bushes have deterioration between metal and rubber bonding

Rear Inner sills slightly corroded

Rear Outer both sills covered with underselent

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both outer sills corroded but not weak

fuel filler area bubbling with corrosion

underbody has corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2017 47,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

both sides rear outer sill covered with heavily sealant

under body surface rust

Fail 2 Sep 2017 47,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both sides rear outer sill covered with heavily sealant

under body surface rust

Pass 10 Sep 2016 43,568 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sil (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2016 43,568 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 43,529 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings in wheel arch flitch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre of sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking pipe to flex hose (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 41,665 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 40,268 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2013 38,977 miles

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

corrosion near the petrol filler cap/flap

offside and nearside sills slightly corroded

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 19 Jul 2012 36,389 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 36,389 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 33,611 miles

possible leak around offside rear brake pipe end to brake valve

Fail 21 Jul 2011 33,611 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

possible leak around offside rear brake pipe end to brake valve

Fail 23 Jul 2010 30,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 30,740 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 28,573 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 28,539 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 May 2008 22,901 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 17,068 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 16,958 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 May 2006 13,246 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 HHV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 HHV, 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 HHV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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