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BN03 ESF

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

82,057 mi
Last recorded82,057 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 ESF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 82,057 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 81,964 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 74,693 miles

Body has slight corrosion around fuel filler flap (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d-bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Feb 2017 74,545 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion around fuel filler flap (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d-bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 66,423 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2016 66,423 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) flexi-hose (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts flexi-hose/inner wheel rim (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 58,279 miles

nearside and offside suspension top mounts show ing sgins of wear

Pass 26 Feb 2014 50,801 miles

fuel filter corroded

slight corrsion to nearside and offside front floor pan

Fail 24 Feb 2014 50,778 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

fuel filter corroded

slight corrsion to nearside and offside front floor pan

Pass 26 Feb 2013 45,181 miles

Front brake pads are making a noise, advise a brake check.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

The engine sump plug is leaking engine oil, advise a replacement.

The off/side rear tyre is perishing, advise replacing 165/65 R13.

Fail 26 Feb 2013 45,180 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake pads are making a noise, advise a brake check.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

The engine sump plug is leaking engine oil, advise a replacement.

The off/side rear tyre is perishing, advise replacing 165/65 R13.

Pass 13 Feb 2012 39,836 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 39,836 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 34,150 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 28,016 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 28,016 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 2 Mar 2009 24,878 miles

n/s bottom arm rear bush starting to pull out

n/s/f top strut mount slight play

Pass 15 Feb 2008 24,852 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 ESF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ESF, 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 ESF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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