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BL03 HVT

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

55,936 mi
Last recorded55,936 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 HVT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 55,936 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive #### STRONG ADVISE #### (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

exhaust weak/corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2016 55,934 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive #### STRONG ADVISE #### (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

exhaust weak/corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2015 55,046 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 55,046 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 53,221 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

front tyres cracking slightly on sidewalls

nearside front chassis rail corroded

nearside front floor slightly corroded

nearside front inner arch corroded

nearside outer sill corroded

offside front floor slightly corroded

offside front inner arch corroded

offside outer sill corroded

offside rear chassis slightly corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2014 53,221 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

front tyres cracking slightly on sidewalls

nearside front chassis rail corroded

nearside front floor slightly corroded

nearside front inner arch corroded

nearside outer sill corroded

offside front floor slightly corroded

offside front inner arch corroded

offside outer sill corroded

offside rear chassis slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2013 52,075 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

nearside front chassis rail corroded

nearside front floor corroded

offside front chassis rail corroded

offside front floor corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2013 52,075 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front chassis rail corroded

nearside front floor corroded

offside front chassis rail corroded

offside front floor corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2012 50,964 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 43,162 miles

Both rear tyres sidewalls perishing

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 43,162 miles

Both rear tyres sidewalls perishing

Fail 5 Sep 2009 39,927 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 39,927 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 36,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 36,335 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 32,201 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 29,022 miles

wiper blades in poor condition

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 HVT is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HVT, 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 HVT is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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