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BL03 VNF

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,707 mi
Last recorded41,707 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 VNF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 41,707 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 39,991 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 39,989 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 36,477 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 2 Mar 2017 36,477 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear fog lamp not working both (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 34,459 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 32,727 miles

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)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 30,651 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 28,888 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 28,888 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 8 Feb 2012 26,963 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 26,963 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 24,667 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 21,271 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 16,608 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 14,190 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 10,599 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 9,439 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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BL03 VNF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 BL03 VNF, 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 BL03 VNF registered?

BL03 VNF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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