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EA03 BTZ

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

58,150 mi
Last recorded58,150 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 BTZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 58,150 miles

Clutch weak

Engine management light on, advise fixing as it will be a failure point as of 20/05/2018

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

Possible brake fluid leak on pipe joint on the near side just above the steering rack, paint damaged on the pipe, advise checking

Slight leak from the steering rack, advise changing

Fail 12 Feb 2018 58,150 miles

Clutch weak

Engine management light on, advise fixing as it will be a failure point as of 20/05/2018

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

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

Possible brake fluid leak on pipe joint on the near side just above the steering rack, paint damaged on the pipe, advise checking

Slight leak from the steering rack, advise changing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 53,220 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 53,220 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 48,394 miles

Lots of play/movement nearside inner steering rack joint area

Offside and nearside front floor connecting panels rusted

Pass 17 Feb 2015 43,372 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 19 Feb 2014 37,764 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 37,764 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 31,934 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn, pads apear half worn

Near side front lower suspention arm rear most bush in poor condition

Near side front tyre has inner and outer edge wear

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Off side front tyre has inner edge wear

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

Rear tyres starting to crack on the outer walls

Slight play in all 4 top suspention mounts

Pass 21 Feb 2013 31,934 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn, pads apear half worn

Near side front lower suspention arm rear most bush in poor condition

Near side front tyre has inner and outer edge wear

Off side front tyre has inner edge wear

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

Rear tyres starting to crack on the outer walls

Slight play in all 4 top suspention mounts

Pass 5 Mar 2012 38,050 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)

front brake discs slight wear

front tyres have inner and outer shoulder wear

Pass 8 Mar 2011 29,212 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs slightly worn, pads apear half worn

Front lower arm bushesd in poor condition

Off side front tyre has slight inner edge wear, near side front tyre has inner and outer edge wear and both rear tyres cracking on the outer walls

Slight play in both rear top suspention mounts and the near side front

Pass 8 Mar 2010 27,205 miles

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

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)

front tyres have inner and outer shoulder wear

Pass 13 Mar 2009 26,496 miles

Both rear top suspention mounts have slight play

Both rear tyre walls cracking

Near side front top suspention mount has slight play

Near side front tyre has slight inner and outer edge ware

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

Off side front inner wing and near side rear quater have minor damage

Off side front tyre has slight inner edge ware

Off side front wheel trim missing

Rear number plate starting to discolour

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

Fail 13 Mar 2009 26,496 miles

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

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

Both rear top suspention mounts have slight play

Both rear tyre walls cracking

Near side front top suspention mount has slight play

Near side front tyre has slight inner and outer edge ware

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

Off side front inner wing and near side rear quater have minor damage

Off side front tyre has slight inner edge ware

Off side front wheel trim missing

Rear number plate starting to discolour

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 21,998 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 21,998 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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 13 Mar 2007 17,388 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 17,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

both front wiper blades split

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear number plate cracked

Pass 20 Mar 2006 12,595 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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EA03 BTZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EA03 BTZ, 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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EA03 BTZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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