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BL53 ZWY

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,293 mi
Last recorded106,293 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 106,293 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 73,877 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 49,887 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 38,555 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 36,974 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 34,227 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 34,227 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 34,227 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 30,355 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 30,355 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 24,310 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 24,004 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 18,572 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 18,166 miles

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

rear wiper split

slight damage too the nearside front tyre, but cords are not showing.

slight play in front top strut mounts.

Pass 4 Jan 2008 15,277 miles

brake pedal slight spongy

engine surging poss idle air control valve suspect

front brake discs lipped

n/s/r top shock mount slight play

rear wiper split

Fail 3 Jan 2008 15,277 miles

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

brake pedal slight spongy

engine surging poss idle air control valve suspect

front brake discs lipped

n/s/r top shock mount slight play

rear wiper split

Pass 3 Jan 2007 11,011 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 11,011 miles

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

brake pedal slightly spongy

slight movement rear top shock mounts

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 ZWY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZWY, 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 ZWY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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