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BN03 MPZ

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,279 mi
Last recorded102,279 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2019 102,279 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front o/s tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2018 96,403 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing corroaded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 91,637 miles

eml on & missfire

Fail 25 May 2017 91,592 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s outer sil (5.2.6)

eml on & missfire

Pass 9 Jan 2016 79,379 miles

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

eml on

Fail 8 Jan 2016 79,379 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sil (2.4.A.3)

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

eml on

Pass 30 Dec 2014 72,271 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)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 64,577 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 Aug 2013 64,577 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 61,592 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 56,160 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 56,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 50,064 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 44,102 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 37,303 miles

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

o/s/f and n/s/f inner brake pads low advise change

Pass 2 Mar 2007 31,521 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front inner disc pads low

Pass 6 Mar 2006 25,965 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 MPZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue 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 MPZ, 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 MPZ registered?

BN03 MPZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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