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AD03 BYN

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

68,664 mi
Last recorded68,664 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 BYN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2014 68,664 miles

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

PAS pump noisy

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front lower arm rear bushes worn

Fail 30 May 2014 68,664 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

PAS pump noisy

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front lower arm rear bushes worn

Pass 11 Jul 2013 59,066 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight roughness in o/s/r wheel bearing

uneven wear to n/s/r tyre

Fail 10 Jul 2013 59,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight roughness in o/s/r wheel bearing

uneven wear to n/s/r tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2012 47,190 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine management light on

n/s/r tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach cords or plys

Fail 13 Jul 2012 47,190 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine management light on

n/s/r tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach cords or plys

Pass 12 Jul 2011 40,951 miles

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

front anti roll bar bushes and draglinks getting worn

n/s/r tyre has split but not reaching cords

Fail 12 Jul 2011 40,951 miles

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

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

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

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

front anti roll bar bushes and draglinks getting worn

n/s/r tyre has split but not reaching cords

Fail 14 Jul 2010 38,822 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

front brake discs slightly scorred

Pass 14 Jul 2010 38,822 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front 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)

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

front brake discs slightly scorred

Pass 10 Jul 2009 35,242 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 35,242 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 32,413 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 32,408 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 28,833 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 28,833 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 16,464 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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AD03 BYN is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 AD03 BYN, 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 AD03 BYN registered?

AD03 BYN is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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