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BL03 ZSN

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

52,130 mi
Last recorded52,130 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2015 52,130 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 52,130 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 47,299 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 42,982 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 42,881 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Feb 2012 38,678 miles

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

nearside front lower outer sill corroded but not within component criteria

Fail 9 Feb 2012 38,361 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front lower outer sill corroded but not within component criteria

Pass 8 Nov 2010 34,679 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 30,371 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front wiperblade split but clearing screen

offside front wiperblade split but still clearing screen

Pass 4 Sep 2009 30,371 miles

Nearside front wiperblade split but clearing screen

offside front wiperblade split but still clearing screen

Pass 1 Apr 2008 28,599 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 21,889 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 15,864 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2006 15,864 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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 ZSN is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZSN, 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 ZSN registered?

BL03 ZSN is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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