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BF03 VNK

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

86,043 mi
Last recorded86,043 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 VNK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2014 86,043 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 86,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2013 80,742 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 80,738 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 73,362 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 73,149 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 60,582 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 60,577 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 56,588 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 56,546 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Dec 2009 47,666 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2009 47,666 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Dec 2008 40,666 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 40,122 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 40,122 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 33,664 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge 165/65x13

Pass 28 Sep 2006 28,398 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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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BF03 VNK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 BF03 VNK, 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 BF03 VNK registered?

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

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