MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,163 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak ()
general corrosion around vehicle
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
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
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
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)
Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
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)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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BN03 BWU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 March 2003.
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