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BL03 HMY

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,559 mi
Last recorded108,559 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 108,559 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake hoses perished

osr chassis box section behind bumper corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2017 108,556 miles

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

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

both front brake hoses perished

osf lower arm inner rear bush starting to seperate

osr chassis box section behind bumper corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2016 105,399 miles

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Front lower arm rear bush starting to seperate

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear handbrake cable adrift

both front flexi brake hoses perished

both front floors corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2016 105,399 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Front lower arm rear bush starting to seperate

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear handbrake cable adrift

both front flexi brake hoses perished

both front floors corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2015 103,438 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 103,434 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 102,465 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 99,312 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 93,897 miles

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

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

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

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

chassis under floor pans slight corrosion

corrosion arount fuel cap

n/s/front wheel arch liner damaged

slight corrosion to o/s/front and n/s/front inner flicths/chassis

wipers poor

Fail 16 Aug 2010 93,892 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

chassis under floor pans slight corrosion

corrosion arount fuel cap

n/s/front wheel arch liner damaged

slight corrosion to o/s/front and n/s/front inner flicths/chassis

wipers poor

Fail 27 Aug 2009 83,185 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/front wheel arch liner damaged

Pass 27 Aug 2009 83,185 miles

n/s/front wheel arch liner damaged

Pass 27 Aug 2008 69,245 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 55,007 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 45,039 miles

front shock absorber top mounts play lift

Fail 25 Aug 2006 45,039 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front shock absorber top mounts play lift

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 HMY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HMY, 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 HMY registered?

BL03 HMY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 June 2003.

Is BL03 HMY safe to buy?

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