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BN03 KGA

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

42,458 mi
Last recorded42,458 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 42,458 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 41,934 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 41,909 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded backing sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 41,012 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 39,609 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 39,608 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 38,219 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 38,219 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 36,360 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 33,632 miles

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

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)

n/s sill corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 14 Mar 2011 33,632 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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)

n/s sill corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Mar 2010 30,533 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 26,863 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 26,861 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 23,257 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 18,895 miles

slight play in steering rack offside

steering rack wet with oil

Pass 15 Mar 2006 14,662 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 KGA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KGA, 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 KGA registered?

BN03 KGA is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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