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BL03 HKY

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

76,630 mi
Last recorded76,630 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 HKY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2017 76,630 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 70,769 miles

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)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 70,769 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 67,225 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 67,225 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 62,685 miles

ns corroded requires attension

os sill corroded requires attension

Fail 14 Jan 2014 62,685 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 55,108 miles

n/s/f tyre poor cracking

oil leaks

water leak on engine requires attention

Fail 17 Jan 2013 55,108 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 48,866 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking...

play in strut tops when jacked up / n/s outter sill corroded.

Fail 13 Jan 2012 48,866 miles

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.

Pass 14 Jan 2011 43,998 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2011 43,998 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 40,022 miles

wear in n/s/f strut top/ front discs poor on inner face

Fail 14 Jan 2010 40,022 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 35,719 miles

wear in strut top m ounts,brake disc inner faces worn,nsf tyre close to limits...

Fail 16 Jan 2009 35,718 miles

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...

Pass 16 Jan 2008 31,006 miles

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 .

Pass 10 Sep 2007 30,484 miles

condition of wiper blades borderline .

Pass 13 Jul 2006 25,179 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 25,179 miles

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)

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 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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