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BL03 ZKS

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

66,974 mi
Last recorded66,974 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 ZKS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2017 66,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor to chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch by strut (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear axle bush

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 62,287 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses deteriated (3.6.B.4d)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front tops have slight play (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outter sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outter sill (6.1.B.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes slight perished (2.4.G.2)

both rear axle bushes split and perished

child seats fitted to rear belts not tested

nsf wiper split on edge

Fail 7 Jul 2016 62,287 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses deteriated (3.6.B.4d)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front tops have slight play (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outter sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outter sill (6.1.B.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes slight perished (2.4.G.2)

both rear axle bushes split and perished

child seats fitted to rear belts not tested

nsf wiper split on edge

Pass 16 Jul 2015 57,253 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 54,582 miles

Engine water leak.

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 50,210 miles

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

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

o/s wiper blade starting to split

surface corrosion on sills/inner sills/floors/chassis

Fail 24 Jun 2013 50,201 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s wiper blade starting to split

surface corrosion on sills/inner sills/floors/chassis

Pass 5 Jul 2012 45,295 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

surface corrosion on sills/inner sills/chassis/brake pipes

Fail 5 Jul 2012 45,286 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

surface corrosion on sills/inner sills/chassis/brake pipes

Pass 6 Jul 2011 41,137 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 damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

o/s wiper blade starting to split

surface corrosion on sills/inner sills/floors/chassis

Pass 25 Jun 2010 35,200 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 28,566 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 28,577 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 23,768 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 19,043 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 13,865 miles

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 ZKS is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 ZKS, 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 ZKS is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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