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BL03 VLW

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

68,936 mi
Last recorded68,936 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 VLW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 68,936 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2017 68,923 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front excessively corroded inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

bad oil leak from engine/ gearbox ?

engine management light on dash is on

Pass 1 Nov 2016 63,950 miles

Nearside Front tyre wear on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre wear on inner edge

Fail 6 Sep 2016 63,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2015 56,346 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 55,469 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 51,436 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

front power steering pipes corroded

offside front arm bushes debonding

oily residue lower engine and gearbox

power steering fluid level low

Fail 17 Jul 2013 51,436 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs worn and corroded

front power steering pipes corroded

offside front arm bushes debonding

oily residue lower engine and gearbox

power steering fluid level low

Pass 26 Jul 2012 46,216 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 46,216 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2011 44,966 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 44,966 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 40,859 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2010 40,859 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 32,830 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 32,830 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 20,606 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 16,932 miles

both front lower arms inner bushes starting to seperate

Pass 22 Jun 2006 13,322 miles

front lower arms,bushes starting to split.

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 VLW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VLW, 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 VLW is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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