MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,630 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis were rear exhaust hanger is (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion on floor (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion on floor (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
ns corroded requires attension
os sill corroded requires attension
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
ns corroded requires attension
os sill corroded requires attension
n/s/f tyre poor cracking
oil leaks
water leak on engine requires attention
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
n/s/f tyre poor cracking
oil leaks
water leak on engine requires attention
n/s/r tyre cracking...
play in strut tops when jacked up / n/s outter sill corroded.
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
n/s/r tyre cracking...
play in strut tops when jacked up / n/s outter sill corroded.
both front strut top mountings worn
corrosion on n/s floor/chassis leg near front subframe rear mounting
corrosion to o/s outer sill
n/s/r tyre cracked/perrished
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both front strut top mountings worn
corrosion on n/s floor/chassis leg near front subframe rear mounting
corrosion to o/s outer sill
front brake discs badly worn and corroded
n/s/r tyre cracked/perrished
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
wear in n/s/f strut top/ front discs poor on inner face
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
wear in n/s/f strut top/ front discs poor on inner face
wear in strut top m ounts,brake disc inner faces worn,nsf tyre close to limits...
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
wear in strut top m ounts,brake disc inner faces worn,nsf tyre close to limits...
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
uneven wear on nearside rear tyre .
uneven wear on offside front tyre .
condition of wiper blades borderline .
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
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BL03 HKY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.
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 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 HKY, 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 HKY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2003.
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