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BP03 NZE

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,094 mi
Last recorded53,094 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 NZE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 53,094 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal off side front rack boot oily, suspect internal seal leak (2.3.3b)

near side lower/outer sill corroding

off side front tyre walls perishing

Fail 27 Jun 2017 53,094 miles

near side lower/outer sill corroding

off side front tyre walls perishing

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal off side front rack boot oily, suspect internal seal leak (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 51,144 miles

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

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

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

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

all brake flexi hoses cracking outer sheaths

off side and near side front floor pans corroding

off side front tyre walls cracking

outer rack boot fixings cable tied and loose

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Jun 2015 50,183 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 48,081 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 48,079 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 Oct 2013 46,060 miles

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

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

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

nearside inner steering joint has play

offside rear tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 13 Sep 2012

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 43,929 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 42,465 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 39,094 miles

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

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

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

engine has misfire

rear tyres starting to perish slightly

Fail 21 Aug 2009 39,094 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

engine has misfire

rear tyres starting to perish slightly

Pass 14 Aug 2008 34,357 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 28,520 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 21,446 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 NZE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NZE, 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 NZE is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 August 2003.

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