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BL03 ZNW

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

51,305 mi
Last recorded51,305 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 ZNW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 51,305 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 51,299 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 45,342 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 40,773 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Body Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Body Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 40,773 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Body Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Body Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 38,646 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

suspension corroded but not to excess

Fail 23 Jul 2021 38,646 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

suspension corroded but not to excess

Pass 5 Aug 2020 38,531 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 38,529 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2019 37,513 miles

front and rear suspension corroded but not to excess

Pass 9 May 2018 36,599 miles

suspension corroded but not to excess

Pass 25 May 2017 35,463 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 35,462 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill backing and inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill backing and inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 May 2016 34,224 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 34,203 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 18 May 2015 32,796 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)

inner sills corroded

nearside and offside rear iner archs corroded

offside sill corroded

Pass 19 May 2014 30,945 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 28,691 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 25,751 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 22,925 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 22,925 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 20,138 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 17,388 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 14,968 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 12,210 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 9,414 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 ZNW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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