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BD03 HNY

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,012 mi
Last recorded102,012 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 HNY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2016 102,012 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 101,253 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Apr 2014 94,492 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 May 2013 93,326 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 93,326 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 86,084 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 86,084 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 18 May 2011 76,974 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 68,164 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 May 2009 59,026 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 59,026 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 49,621 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 39,673 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 39,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 May 2006 29,557 miles

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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BD03 HNY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BD03 HNY, 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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BD03 HNY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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