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BP03 MZV

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

57,395 mi
Last recorded57,395 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 MZV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2017 57,395 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 57,308 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill marked (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch behind bumper marked (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill marked and inside wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill marked and inside wheel arch (5.2.6)

Front coil spring broken both sides (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component by rack (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.A.1)

brake pipe slightly corroded

under vehicle all prescribed area and all suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2016 56,057 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

brake pipe slightly corroded

oil leak

under vehicle all prescribed area and all suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2016 56,051 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill marked (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings marked (6.1.B.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.A.1)

brake pipe slightly corroded

oil leak

under vehicle all prescribed area and all suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2015 54,737 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

under vehicle all prescribed area and all suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2015 54,735 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

under vehicle all prescribed area and all suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 21 May 2014 51,596 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 May 2013 45,299 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 38,170 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 31,814 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 26,507 miles

nearside front tyre worn low and uneven

offside front inner wheel arch insecure

offside front suspension arm bush seperated

Fail 22 May 2010 26,507 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside front tyre worn low and uneven

offside front inner wheel arch insecure

offside front suspension arm bush seperated

Pass 26 May 2009 22,225 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front suspension lower arm bush starting to seperate

Pass 28 May 2008 20,123 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight noise evident from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 30 May 2007 17,193 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 14,844 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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BP03 MZV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BP03 MZV, 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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BP03 MZV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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