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EA03 BZN

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,537 mi
Last recorded39,537 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 BZN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 39,537 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 38,807 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 rear (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 floor pan area (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 38,058 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 37,469 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment x2 (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

front tyres cracking outer sidewalls x2

Fail 5 Mar 2016 37,469 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment x2 (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

front tyres cracking outer sidewalls x2

Pass 14 Mar 2015 36,539 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 34,371 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut to sidewall but not to cords

Fail 11 Mar 2014 34,371 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 32,887 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 31,152 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 30,215 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 30,215 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 28,846 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 27,594 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 24,529 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 20,467 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 20,461 miles

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 May 2006 16,321 miles

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

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 BZN is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EA03 BZN, 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 BZN is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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