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BN03 BYH

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

107,609 mi
Last recorded107,609 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 BYH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 107,609 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2018 107,607 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2017 98,479 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear (6.1.B.2)

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Pass 6 Apr 2016 95,016 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 95,010 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front to rear sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 94,142 miles

O/s/r inner and outer sill corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2015 94,142 miles

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

O/s/r inner and outer sill corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2014 92,732 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 89,129 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 84,479 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 84,479 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 78,630 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 72,147 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 72,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

wear showing to front suspension bushes

Pass 16 Mar 2009 63,122 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 53,060 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 53,060 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 44,388 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 34,576 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 34,576 miles

Centre Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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 BYH is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red 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 BYH, 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 BYH registered?

BN03 BYH is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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