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BL53 ZPP

2003 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,816 mi
Last recorded73,816 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 ZPP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 73,816 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 68,265 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 61,844 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Inner sil corroded

Offside Rear Lower Inner sil corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 61,844 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Inner sil corroded

Offside Rear Lower Inner sil corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2021 56,364 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Inner sil corroded

Offside Rear Lower Inner sil corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 56,364 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Inner sil corroded

Offside Rear Lower Inner sil corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 51,696 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Inner sil slightly corroded

Offside Rear Lower Inner sil slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Fail 17 Jan 2020 51,696 miles

Offside Front Body component insecure Wing/Bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Inner sil slightly corroded

Offside Rear Lower Inner sil slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 14 Feb 2019 44,941 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle beam rubber bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Feb 2019 44,876 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 14 Feb 2018 43,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

rear axle beam rubber bushes deteriorating/splitting

Fail 13 Feb 2018 43,451 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre/front outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted routed incorrectly (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

rear axle beam rubber bushes deteriorating/splitting

Pass 7 Feb 2017 42,509 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 40,814 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 38,589 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 38,223 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 36,682 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 36,682 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 34,843 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2012 34,842 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 32,941 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front discs worn

middle exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2011 32,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

middle exhaust corroded

n/s/f lower suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

o/s/f lower suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Feb 2010 30,711 miles

Advise N/S/R tyre cracked around tread pattern.

Advise O/S/R tyre cracked around tread pattern.

Pass 6 Feb 2009 27,630 miles

both front wiper blades poor

both rear tyres inner edges feathered

slight noise in near side rear wheel bearing

Pass 31 Jan 2008 24,694 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 16,932 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 16,932 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BL53 ZPP is a 2003 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL53 ZPP, 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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BL53 ZPP is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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