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BP03 OZT

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

67,037 mi
Last recorded67,037 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 OZT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 67,037 miles

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

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

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

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

both front floors slight corrosion

both outer sills slight corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2015 64,875 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 62,360 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

both front floors have slight corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2013 60,024 miles

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

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

offside outer sill has corrosion

Fail 29 Aug 2013 60,023 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside outer sill has corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2012 56,183 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 56,183 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 52,600 miles

discs in poor condition

moisture in headlamps/pattern o/k

slight wear in rear arm bushes

Fail 19 Sep 2011 52,598 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

discs in poor condition

moisture in headlamps/pattern o/k

slight wear in rear arm bushes

Pass 17 Sep 2010 48,589 miles

near side headlight misty

slight play in off side lower arm inner bush

Fail 17 Sep 2010 48,589 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

near side headlight misty

slight play in off side lower arm inner bush

Pass 19 Sep 2009 44,453 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 44,393 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 38,902 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 38,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 34,599 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 33,475 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 33,475 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 27,153 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 OZT is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OZT, 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 BP03 OZT registered?

BP03 OZT is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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