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BN03 KFY

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,571 mi
Last recorded48,571 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 KFY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 May 2018 48,571 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wall perished

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside door check strap broken

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 47,340 miles

Both sills slightly corroded

Minor oil leak

Pass 6 May 2016 46,682 miles

Cracks in all tyres

Pass 29 May 2015 43,161 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 40,509 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 22 Mar 2014 40,410 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 37,162 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 37,162 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 14 Apr 2012 34,641 miles

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

n/s rear tyre has 2 nails in tread area and fine cracks on inner/outer sidewalls

o/s front tyre has a nail in tread area

slight deterioration to rear pivot arm bushes

Pass 14 Apr 2012 34,641 miles

n/s rear tyre has 2 nails in tread area and fine cracks on inner/outer sidewalls

o/s front tyre has a nail in tread area

slight deterioration to rear pivot arm bushes

Pass 14 Apr 2011 31,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Please note fuel filter showing corrison

Please note n/s/f tyre feathing

Fail 11 Apr 2011 31,573 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Please note fuel filter showing corrison

Please note n/s/f tyre feathing

Pass 13 Apr 2010 27,903 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

nail in tread area of n/s rear tyre

slight cracks in outer sidewall of o/s rear tyre

slight wear in n/s top mounting

Pass 16 Apr 2009 22,505 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 22,488 miles

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

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

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

slight wear in steering joint and power steering fluid discoloured

Pass 18 Apr 2008 17,259 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 13,680 miles

wear in o/s n/s fronttop suspension mountings

Pass 17 Mar 2006 9,617 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 KFY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KFY, 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 KFY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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