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BL03 HRA

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,972 mi
Last recorded88,972 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 HRA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 88,972 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 88,972 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 85,076 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi insecure (7.1.2)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated very perished (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 84,965 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi insecure (7.1.2)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated very perished (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 80,539 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2014 75,911 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 75,911 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 67,975 miles

o/s outer sill corroded .

Pass 14 Nov 2012 62,831 miles

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

mirror damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2011 60,328 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 57,598 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 57,590 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 47,721 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2010 47,721 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2009 46,597 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front 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)

Oil leak

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 39,027 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 31,640 miles

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

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 HRA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HRA, 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 HRA is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 July 2003.

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