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BN03 EHE

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

63,623 mi
Last recorded63,623 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 EHE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 63,623 miles

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

Oil Leak

Pass 25 Jul 2015 58,978 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

eml on

n/s rear wing liner fouling tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2014 54,300 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2013 45,322 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 45,240 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Front 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)

195/45R16

NEEDS ALIGNMENT

Pass 27 Jul 2012 38,897 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 30,844 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 30,793 miles

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

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

195/45VR16

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NEEDS ALIGNMENT

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 23,490 miles

nearside rear tyre tread distorted

offside rear tyre tread distorted

Pass 9 Jul 2009 15,475 miles

NEEDS ALIGNMENT.

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

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

TYRE SIZE IS 195/45VR16.

Fail 9 Jul 2009 15,475 miles

NEEDS ALIGNMENT.

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

TYRE SIZE IS 195/45VR16.

Pass 2 Jul 2008 10,655 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 9,562 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 8,556 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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BN03 EHE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 BN03 EHE, 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 EHE registered?

BN03 EHE is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 July 2003.

Is BN03 EHE safe to buy?

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