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BL03 ZPF

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

92,456 mi
Last recorded92,456 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2014 92,456 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel filter rusty

power steering pipes rusty

spare wheel carrier rusty

under body rusty

Fail 18 Jan 2014 92,455 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel filter rusty

power steering pipes rusty

spare wheel carrier rusty

under body rusty

Pass 19 Jan 2013 88,023 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil leak power steering pipes corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2013 88,023 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs corroded

oil leak power steering pipes corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2012 85,535 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs rusty

power steering pipes rusty

Fail 14 Jan 2012 85,535 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs rusty

power steering pipes rusty

Pass 15 Jan 2011 77,428 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 77,428 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 69,922 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Jan 2009 60,623 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear no plate cracked

Pass 24 Jan 2009 60,623 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear no plate cracked

Pass 24 Nov 2007 55,103 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2007 55,103 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 51,938 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 51,938 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 ZPF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 ZPF, 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 ZPF registered?

BL03 ZPF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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