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BT03 DLN

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,845 mi
Last recorded36,845 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 DLN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2021 36,845 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 35,062 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 33,239 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes split and slightly moving (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 29,512 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 27,186 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 27,128 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 25,930 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 24,591 miles

both front shocker top mountings have slight play

Pass 20 Sep 2014 21,752 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 20,020 miles

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

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 19 Sep 2013 20,020 miles

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

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

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 18 Sep 2012 18,196 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)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 18,196 miles

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

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)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 15,558 miles

Both fronts and nearside rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 14 Sep 2010 12,835 miles

Nearside wiper juddering slightly

Offside rear tyre wearing on outer shoulder area

Pass 3 Sep 2009 10,647 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 10,647 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 8,867 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 6,811 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 4,148 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 DLN is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DLN, 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 DLN registered?

BT03 DLN is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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