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BF03 HNL

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,281 mi
Last recorded77,281 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2016 77,281 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill as marked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill as marked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded on chassis (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage quarter (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill as marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill as marked (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 69,878 miles

nail in offside rear tyre outer sidewall

wear front link arms

Pass 12 Jun 2014 63,121 miles

condition of offside front brake disc

corrosion floor to sills

corrosion throughout vehicle

foot brake travel

wear to rear axle bushes

Pass 20 Jun 2013 55,045 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 54,868 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 May 2012 47,193 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 40,284 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 33,890 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 27,121 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 21,158 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre and pressure low

wear both front top strut bushes

Pass 6 Jun 2007 11,649 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 11,644 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 8,099 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 8,099 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 HNL is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HNL, 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 HNL is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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