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BT03 ZHD

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,571 mi
Last recorded71,571 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012 71,571 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 59,692 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front bumper is split

front discs are in very poor state

front top suspension mounts have play

hubcapps fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2011 59,686 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front and Rear bumpers are damaged.

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front and Offfside Front brake discs corroded and pitted.

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

Nearside Rear quarter panel corroded in wheel arch.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 51,465 miles

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

both front brake discs worn and corroded

both rear axle bushes deteriorated

both rear tyres worn close to wear bars

o/s front tyre on legal limit

Fail 10 Jun 2010 51,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both front brake discs worn and corroded

both rear axle bushes deteriorated

both rear tyres worn close to wear bars

o/s front tyre on legal limit

Pass 5 Jun 2009 40,163 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2008 33,319 miles

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

brake pedal low

handbrake travel high

Pass 7 Jul 2007 28,087 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 22,158 miles

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

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

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 ZHD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZHD, 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 ZHD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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