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BT03 DZF

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

61,170 mi
Last recorded61,170 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 61,170 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked. (3.2 (a) (i))

eml light on.

n/s rear outer sill corroded.

o/s outer sill corroded.

Fail 29 Dec 2022 60,701 miles

Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play both top mounts. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked. (3.2 (a) (i))

eml light on.

n/s rear outer sill corroded.

o/s outer sill corroded.

Pass 7 Dec 2021 37,003 miles

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both front top mounts play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near axle mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 34,008 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner/outer sills + osr chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 30,609 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 27,720 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 26,979 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)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 26,588 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)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 24,660 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 24,657 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 23,267 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 22,752 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 22,258 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 21,192 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 19,977 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 19,977 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 18,385 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 16,883 miles

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

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 10 Aug 2007 15,990 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)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 13,773 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 13,773 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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 DZF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DZF, 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 DZF registered?

BT03 DZF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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The MOT history for BT03 DZF shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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