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DL03 BKZ

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

69,821 mi
Last recorded69,821 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL03 BKZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 69,821 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 68,939 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2015 68,939 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 68,896 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective corroded excessively (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both suspension arms (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre perishing on outer wall

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

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

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking inner wall

damage to offside wing mirror

dampness around oil sump

rear exhaust bracket missing

slight movement in both front seats

Pass 23 Oct 2014 66,142 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

corrosion around petrol filler cap

dampness around oil sump

rear exhaust bracket missing exhaust still secure

slight corrosion around offside rear wheel arch

Fail 14 Oct 2014 66,049 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

corrosion around petrol filler cap

dampness around oil sump

rear exhaust bracket missing exhaust still secure

slight corrosion around offside rear wheel arch

Pass 30 Oct 2013 63,044 miles

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

slight movement in both front seats

slight movement in offside front top shock mounting

Fail 23 Oct 2013 62,990 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight movement in both front seats

Pass 29 Oct 2012 58,928 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 55,007 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 55,006 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 50,524 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2009 50,524 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 39,582 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 22 Nov 2008 39,568 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 14 Nov 2007 31,743 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 25,822 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 24,820 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 24,820 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

near side front tyre as small cuts on outer side wall

bonnet safety catch seized

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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DL03 BKZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DL03 BKZ, 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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DL03 BKZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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