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BN03 BWU

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

90,163 mi
Last recorded90,163 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 BWU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 90,163 miles

Oil leak ()

general corrosion around vehicle

Pass 8 Aug 2016 83,134 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

axle bushes deteriorated, resulting in movement

front brake discs slightly scored

front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

n/s/f tyre worn on outer

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer

oil leak

slight play in n/s steering rack inner joint

Fail 5 Aug 2016 82,993 miles

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

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

axle bushes deteriorated, resulting in movement

front brake discs slightly scored

front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

n/s/f tyre worn on outer

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer

oil leak

slight play in n/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 11 Jul 2015 69,578 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 69,461 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 61,750 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 61,750 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 53,392 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 53,271 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 47,755 miles

n/s/f sill corroding + o/s/f top shocker mount has slight play + engine oil leak + front exhaust corroded + o/s/r inner sill corroding + air bag light on

Fail 1 Aug 2012 47,755 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f sill corroding + o/s/f top shocker mount has slight play + engine oil leak + front exhaust corroded + o/s/r inner sill corroding + air bag light on

Pass 3 Aug 2011 41,264 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 15 Jul 2010 31,541 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 31,541 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 29,274 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 27,250 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 25,209 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 23,631 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 23,631 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 13,106 miles

Nearside Front 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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BN03 BWU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BN03 BWU, 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 BN03 BWU registered?

BN03 BWU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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