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BN03 BWX

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

78,390 mi
Last recorded78,390 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 BWX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 78,390 miles

Corrosion around rear axle mountings.

Corrosion to floors/sills.

Deterioration to rear axle pivot bushes.

Fail 25 Jul 2016 78,390 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Corrosion around rear axle mountings.

Corrosion to floors/sills.

Deterioration to rear axle pivot bushes.

Pass 29 Jul 2015 78,057 miles

corrosion to sills.

Pass 23 Jul 2014 77,826 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

body corrosion

exhaust corroded

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Fail 23 Jul 2014 77,826 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

body corrosion

exhaust corroded

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Fail 2 Aug 2013 77,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

corrosion on fuel tank.

cracking to rear tyres.

deterioration to rear axle bushes.

deterioration to rear,lower gearbox mounting.

front exhaust bracket corroded.

rear tyres worn on edges.

metal close to sidewall in nearside rear tyre.

Pass 2 Aug 2013 77,239 miles

corrosion on fuel tank.

cracking to rear tyres.

deterioration to rear axle bushes.

deterioration to rear,lower gearbox mounting.

front exhaust bracket corroded.

rear tyres worn on edges.

metal close to sidewall in nearside rear tyre.

Pass 30 Jul 2012 76,531 miles

suspect tracking out

Fail 27 Jul 2012 76,528 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

suspect tracking out

Pass 1 Aug 2011 69,343 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 61,866 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2009 59,514 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 59,514 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 59,182 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 47,476 miles

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

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

front discs in poor condition inboad side

Pass 7 Jul 2006 43,060 miles

both top strut mountings

front brake discs corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2006 43,060 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

both top strut mountings

front brake discs corroded

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 BWX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BWX, 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 BWX registered?

BN03 BWX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 March 2003.

Is BN03 BWX safe to buy?

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