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DV03 BZK

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

65,362 mi
Last recorded65,362 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 BZK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2014 65,362 miles

both front wishbone bushes debonding

fuel filter corroded

nsr tyre perished

osf tyre perished

rear axle bushes perished

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2014 65,361 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

both front wishbone bushes debonding

fuel filter corroded

nsr tyre perished

osf tyre perished

rear axle bushes perished

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2013 61,148 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 61,005 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

battery is too big for vehicle

coolant level at minimum

various corrosion to both outer sills

oil leak(oil filter rusted through)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 57,805 miles

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

battery insecure

both front tyres perishing

both rear tyres near limit and perishing

nearside and offside floor pans corroding

nearside and offside outer sills corroding

nearside front and offside front chassis corroding

nearside rear and offside rear chassis corroding

nearside rear and offside rear inner sills corroding

Fail 23 Jul 2012 57,805 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

battery insecure.

both front tyres perishing.

both rear tyres near limit and perishing.

nearside and offside floor pans corroding.

nearside and offside outer sills corroding.

nearside front and offside front chassis corroding.

nearside rear and offside rear chassis corroding.

nearside rear and offside rear inner sills corroding.

Pass 22 Jul 2011 54,850 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 41,115 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 37,830 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 32,383 miles

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

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

n/s/r and both front tyres perished.

Pass 5 Apr 2007 25,168 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 23,293 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2006 23,293 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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DV03 BZK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DV03 BZK, 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 DV03 BZK registered?

DV03 BZK is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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