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BV03 LZA

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

57,778 mi
Last recorded57,778 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 LZA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 57,778 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn well below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 9 May 2019 57,775 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn well below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2018 52,456 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 52,456 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 51,170 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 51,163 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 50,333 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 50,333 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 48,549 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2015 48,548 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 47,691 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 47,686 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 47,117 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 47,116 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 44,093 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 44,093 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 40,307 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 35,978 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 35,978 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 31,907 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 26,442 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 Feb 2008 26,442 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 22,115 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 17,360 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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BV03 LZA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BV03 LZA, 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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BV03 LZA is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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