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BL03 ZKC

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

52,337 mi
Last recorded52,337 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 ZKC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 52,337 miles

Body has slight corrosion general body (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion general underside (6.1.B.2)

osr brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2017 52,337 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber insecure excessive play in top mount (9.2.7a)

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

Body has slight corrosion general body (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion general underside (6.1.B.2)

osr brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2016 52,093 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre and tread worn on inner edge.

Fail 18 Feb 2016 52,093 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill/floor pan. (6.1.B.2)

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

nail in nearside rear tyre and tread worn on inner edge.

Pass 26 Feb 2015 51,625 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 51,625 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 51,183 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front floor areas slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Feb 2014 51,172 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front floor areas slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2013 50,612 miles

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

both front floor areas corroded

nearside rear outer sill area corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2013 505,987 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear 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)

both front floor areas corroded

nearside rear outer sill area corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2012 49,487 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2011 46,704 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 46,704 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 41,100 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 41,091 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 36,090 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 36,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 30,836 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 26,213 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 18,933 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 21 Jun 2006 18,800 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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 ZKC is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ZKC, 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 ZKC registered?

BL03 ZKC is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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