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BN03 LFM

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,908 mi
Last recorded82,908 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2018 82,908 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 74,236 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 74,236 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking rack and pinnion (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 67,612 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2015 67,612 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 58,033 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 54,995 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)

slight seepage from power steering rack

Pass 23 Mar 2013 50,777 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front wishbone bushes worn o/s and n/s

Pass 24 Mar 2012 47,273 miles

both front lower arm bushes starting to split

Pass 26 Mar 2011 42,623 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 42,617 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 37,681 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nsf wishbone bush begining to perish

osr tyre wall cracking

play in osf top strut moun t

slight play in steering - possible play in lower steering colum coupling

Pass 21 Mar 2009 32,921 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 28,676 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 23,149 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 13,274 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 13,521 miles

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

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 LFM 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 LFM, 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 LFM registered?

BN03 LFM is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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