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BN03 MUW

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,111 mi
Last recorded84,111 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 84,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 83,906 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak suspension leg (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 72,838 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

corrosion forming n/s sill

slight fluctuation on front brakes in rollers

Fail 7 Apr 2018 72,714 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 165/65/13 and 165/70/13 (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

corrosion forming n/s sill

slight fluctuation on front brakes in rollers

Pass 12 Apr 2017 63,629 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside, rear mountings (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside, pitted (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion behind strut (6.1.B.2)

offside front tyre cracked and perished

Pass 3 Feb 2016 60,450 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 60,448 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 59,616 miles

Spare tyre defective

front brake discs worn/corroded

nearside front floor pan corroded

offside front floor pan corroded

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

offside sill corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2015 59,606 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Spare tyre defective

front brake discs worn/corroded

nearside front floor pan corroded

offside front floor pan corroded

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

offside sill corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2014 58,687 miles

Spare tyre defective

nearside sill corroded

offside sill corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2013 57,818 miles

corrosion front floor

corrosion nearside rear inner sill

corrosion outer sills

Fail 31 Jan 2013 57,815 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion front floor

corrosion nearside rear inner sill

corrosion outer sills

Pass 8 Mar 2012 55,639 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front inner wings corroded

nail in nearside rear tyre and tread cracking

nail in offside rear tyre and tread cracking

nearside outer sill corroded

offside front outer sill corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2011 52,816 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

n/s/f tyre worn

Pass 2 Sep 2009 48,078 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls cracked

Fail 28 Aug 2009 48,051 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both rear tyres sidewalls cracked

Pass 5 Sep 2008 43,380 miles

offside front tyre worn to limits on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2007 39,387 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 39,386 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 33,224 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 21,814 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 21,810 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 MUW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MUW, 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 MUW is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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