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BP03 ZLE

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,057 mi
Last recorded76,057 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2018 76,057 miles

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Exhaust centre to rear connection loose

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

Nearside Front Inner Rear bush slightly deteriorated

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 69,211 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion to both outer sills

slight corrosion to both rear inner sills

slight corrosion to offside middle floor

Pass 26 Apr 2016 61,748 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill / chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

oil leak

rear. (both sides) axle bushes deteriorated

Fail 21 Apr 2016 61,622 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill / chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

oil leak

rear. (both sides) axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2015 54,387 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

both rear axle bushes are slightly deterioated

various points of corosion on vehicle

Fail 18 Apr 2015 54,279 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

both rear axle bushes are slightly deterioated

various points of corosion on vehicle

Pass 12 Apr 2014 45,127 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 35,319 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 35,319 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 33,181 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 33,181 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 28,995 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 25,311 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 25 Aug 2009 21,448 miles

o/s wiperblade slight split

Fail 19 Aug 2009 21,395 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s wiperblade slight split

Pass 22 Aug 2008 17,267 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 13,074 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 7,147 miles

nearside lower suspension arm rear bush bonding failed

offside lower suspension arm rear bush bonding failed

play in nearside top shock absorber mounting

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 ZLE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BP03 ZLE, 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 ZLE is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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