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BT03 ZHK

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,695 mi
Last recorded80,695 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2014 80,695 miles

Both outer sills coroded.

Fuel filter coroded.

N/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge.

Both front chassis rails coroded.

Both front floors coroded.

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

O/S/F Flexible brake hoses deteriorated.

O/S/R Light unit damaged.

Power steering pipes coroded.

Welded repair to O/S/R Under car sill painted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 5 Jun 2014 80,660 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Both front chassis rails coroded.

Both front floors coroded.

Both outer sills coroded.

Fuel filter coroded.

N/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge.

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

O/S/F Flexible brake hoses deteriorated.

O/S/R Light unit damaged.

Power steering pipes coroded.

Pass 17 Jun 2013 76,730 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

both front sills corroding

both rear sills repaired by welding

Fail 3 May 2013 76,726 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 May 2012 74,112 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both sills corroded

Pass 1 May 2012 74,112 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both sills corroded

Pass 4 May 2010 63,997 miles

O/S rear light unit damaged

Power steering pipes corroded.

Rear tyres worn close to legal limit.

Fail 30 Apr 2010 63,975 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering pipes corroded.

Rear tyres worn close to legal limit.

Pass 30 Apr 2009 59,614 miles

O/S rear light unit damaged

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 59,614 miles

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

O/S rear light unit damaged

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 53,670 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 47,419 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 36,950 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 36,950 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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 ZHK 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 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 ZHK, 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 ZHK registered?

BT03 ZHK is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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