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BT03 DLU

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

59,295 mi
Last recorded59,295 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 DLU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 59,295 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills (5.2.6)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 59,295 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 52,988 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive And inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 52,988 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive And inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 49,241 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 49,241 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside coil spring broken Front (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 44,175 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 44,175 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 37,375 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 37,375 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 30,794 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 27,219 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 27,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

both outer sills slight corrosion

interior mirror missing

lot of travel parking brake lever

o's'f steering rack gaitor slight twist

Pass 22 Sep 2010 23,562 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 23,542 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 20,112 miles

Nearside Front 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)

o's'f mirror glass cracked (but still good visibilty to the rear)

Fail 1 Aug 2009 20,076 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front 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)

o's'f mirror glass cracked (but still good visibilty to the rear)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 16,435 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 13,837 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 11,757 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 11,757 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 DLU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BT03 DLU, 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 DLU registered?

BT03 DLU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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