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BT03 ZFB

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

110,030 mi
Last recorded110,030 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 110,030 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 98,740 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 98,740 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 90,013 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 90,013 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure Main stay securing grommet missing (8.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated Damaged (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Water leak nearside of engine

Pass 23 Nov 2015 84,174 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Rear chassis slight corrosion

Fail 23 Nov 2015 84,174 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear chassis slight corrosion

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 79,759 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 79,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 75,921 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 72,065 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 72,065 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 67,767 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

both front brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 3 Dec 2011 67,767 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

both front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 27 Nov 2010 63,837 miles

Both front top mounts have play in the top mounts

Slight oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2009 58,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Nov 2009 58,004 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 51,854 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 47,426 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 36,682 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 ZFB 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 65%.

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 ZFB, 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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BT03 ZFB is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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