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BN03 LDD

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

93,183 mi
Last recorded93,183 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 LDD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 93,183 miles

Outer sill coated by black colour

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box rubber mounting slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2017 87,417 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush nearside/offside (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 77,304 miles

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

Rear exhaust slightly loose

Pass 24 Apr 2015 69,636 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 65,537 miles

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

Front wiper blads slight detoriated

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 65,537 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front wiper blads slight detoriated

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 61,300 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 57,309 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 52,020 miles

indicator not self cancelling

o/s/f headlamp condensation

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 25 Feb 2010 46,345 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 39,302 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Slight condensation in offside front headlamp unit.

Pass 25 Feb 2009 39,302 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Slight condensation in offside front headlamp unit.

Pass 20 Feb 2008 34,242 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 29,769 miles

n.s.f lower arm rear bush starting to unbond

slight exhaust blow from rear exhaust box

Pass 6 Mar 2006 22,865 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 LDD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LDD, 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 LDD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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