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BL53 ZSE

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,842 mi
Last recorded75,842 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 ZSE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2019 75,842 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 72,237 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Sep 2017 72,187 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted. (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jun 2016 57,880 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 46,411 miles

nearside front inner arch corroded

offside front inner arch corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2014 39,937 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 38,430 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 32,056 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 25,438 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 18,469 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 18,420 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 13,011 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 11,203 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 9,608 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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BL53 ZSE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZSE, 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 BL53 ZSE registered?

BL53 ZSE is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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