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BN03 KDV

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

68,388 mi
Last recorded68,388 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 68,388 miles

Nearside Front top mounting slight movement

Offside Front top mounting slight movement

Fail 8 Sep 2018 68,357 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill x3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front top mounting slight movement

Offside Front top mounting slight movement

Pass 15 Sep 2017 66,294 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 63,852 miles

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)

both front tyres worn on edges

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 27 Sep 2016 63,852 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 28 Sep 2015 61,594 miles

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

osr tyre slight cracking

outer sills slight corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2014 59,399 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 59,394 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 Oct 2013 56,261 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside front wing corroded

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 27 Sep 2013 56,261 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside front wing corroded

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 27 Sep 2012 54,695 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside front wing corroded

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 27 Sep 2012 54,689 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside front wing corroded

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 4 Oct 2011 522,156 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 3 Oct 2011 52,199 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 24 Sep 2010 48,976 miles

nsr tyre perishing

Fail 24 Sep 2010 48,975 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nsr tyre perishing

Pass 1 Oct 2009 44,060 miles

offside rear tyre perrished and cracking on walls

Pass 6 Oct 2008 39,404 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 39,404 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 31,686 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 24,739 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 20,567 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 KDV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KDV, 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 KDV registered?

BN03 KDV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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The MOT history for BN03 KDV shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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