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BT03 DKD

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

63,471 mi
Last recorded63,471 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 DKD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 63,471 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 59,865 miles

Both front brake discs slightly corroded on the inner face

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 59,825 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cassis next to axle mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Both front brake discs slightly corroded on the inner face

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 52,767 miles

Nearside front tyre worn low on the outer tread area.

Offside front tyre worn low on the inner tread area

Pass 17 Oct 2014 45,995 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 45,995 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 40,195 miles

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

Child seat fitted to the nearside rear seat, seatbelt not fully tested.

Front offside floor starting to corrode by the subframe mount.

Front offside outer sill starting to corrode.

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

Nearside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 40,192 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted to the nearside rear seat, seatbelt not fully tested.

Front offside floor starting to corrode by the subframe mount.

Front offside outer sill starting to corrode.

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

Nearside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 33,810 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracked on the outer sidewall

nearside front suspension lower arm rear bush noisy in operation

Fail 19 Oct 2012 33,810 miles

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

nearside front suspension lower arm rear bush noisy in operation

nearside rear tyrte cracked on the outer sidewall

Pass 13 Oct 2011 27,947 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front lower suspention arm noisy in operation

nearside front tyre worn on the outer tread areas

Pass 13 Oct 2010 24,487 miles

front wiper blades smear screen slightly

o/s and n/s lower suspension arms creak

Pass 26 Oct 2009 21,796 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 18,454 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 17,471 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 17,470 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 14,780 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 13,782 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 13,782 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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BT03 DKD 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 73.7%.

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 BT03 DKD, 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 BT03 DKD registered?

BT03 DKD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 May 2003.

Is BT03 DKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT03 DKD shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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