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BT03 LKZ

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

63,303 mi
Last recorded63,303 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 LKZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2013 63,303 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 60,035 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 60,035 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 58,239 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 58,239 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 56,385 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 56,382 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 50,239 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 50,225 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 43,912 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 36,998 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 36,949 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 29,542 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 25,544 miles

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

suspension drops in mot possition all ok

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 LKZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LKZ, 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 LKZ registered?

BT03 LKZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2003.

Is BT03 LKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT03 LKZ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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