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BT03 ZHP

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,172 mi
Last recorded109,172 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2016 109,172 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill section (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre tread inner edge wearing

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body fuel cap section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front tyre tread inner edge wearing beyond service requirements

Rear registration plate cracked

Pass 8 Sep 2015 105,725 miles

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

Front windscreen wipers slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear body around fuel flap cover excessively deteriorated close to suspension prescribed area

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

Offside rear outer will section of body slightly corroded

Rear registration plate cracked

Fail 8 Sep 2015 105,725 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Front windscreen wipers slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear body around fuel flap cover excessively deteriorated close to suspension prescribed area

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

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

Offside rear outer will section of body slightly corroded

Rear registration plate cracked

Pass 10 Sep 2014 102,834 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear registration plate cracked

Fail 8 Sep 2014 102,834 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear registration plate cracked

Pass 29 Aug 2013 98,288 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 98,288 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 91,676 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 83,675 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 72,981 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 61,980 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 49,249 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 37,867 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 37,867 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2007 35,002 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 22,432 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 ZHP is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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