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BF03 BNV

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,964 mi
Last recorded56,964 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 BNV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2015 56,964 miles

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

car rusty

Pass 30 Jun 2014 50,832 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/r tyre low tread

o/s/front bumper loose

Fail 2 Jul 2013 48,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both nearside tyres getting low

Pass 2 Jul 2013 48,575 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both nearside tyres getting low

Pass 25 Jul 2012 45,380 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 45,378 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 39,767 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 34,155 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 34,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 26,823 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 23,081 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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BF03 BNV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BF03 BNV, 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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BF03 BNV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is BF03 BNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF03 BNV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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