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BL03 HMX

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

49,239 mi
Last recorded49,239 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 HMX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 49,239 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

offside and nearside front floors corroded

offside and nearside inner and outer sills corroded

rear axle corroded

rear chassis corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2022 47,640 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside and nearside front floors and chassis rails corroded

offside and nearside inner and outer sills corroded

rear brake performance slightly may need attention shortly

Pass 1 Jun 2021 46,124 miles

front bottom arm rear bushes slight perishing

offside and nearside front floors corroded

offside and nearside inner and outer sills corroded

offside and nearside rear chassis corroded

rear across brake pipe corroded

top shocker mounts slight play

Pass 8 Jun 2020 45,154 miles

offside and nearside front floors corroded

offside and nearside inner and outer sills corroded

offside rear chassis corroded

rear shock absorbers corroded

slight play offside and nearside top strut mounts

Pass 5 Jun 2019 43,940 miles

both front top strut mounts play

both front tyres wearing thin on edges

nearside front headlight misting

offside and nearside front floors corroded

offside and nearside inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2019 43,940 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front top strut mounts play

both front tyres wearing thin on edges

nearside front headlight misting

offside and nearside front floors corroded

offside and nearside inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2018 42,200 miles

nearside front headlight misting

offside and nearside front floors corroded

offside and nearside inner and outer sills corroded

offside and nearside top mount struts play

Pass 21 Jun 2017 40,643 miles

nearside front headlight unit slight misting

offside and nearside front floors corroded by front subframe

offside and nearside inner and outer sills corroded

offside and nearside top suspension mounts slight play

Fail 20 Jun 2017 40,643 miles

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

nearside front headlight unit slight misting

offside and nearside front floors corroded by front subframe

offside and nearside inner and outer sills corroded

offside and nearside top suspension mounts slight play

Pass 4 Jul 2016 38,957 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 37,161 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 35,597 miles

slight deteriation on offside and nearside rear front suspension bushes

Pass 3 Jul 2013 32,835 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 32,835 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 30,388 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 27,913 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2011 27,910 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 22,575 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack o/s

Pass 13 Jul 2009 18,281 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 18,281 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 12,733 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 10,160 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 8,304 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 HMX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HMX, 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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What year was BL03 HMX registered?

BL03 HMX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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