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BN03 MVL

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,153 mi
Last recorded78,153 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 MVL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 78,153 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside outer sill at rear corroded

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres badly perished

front gearbox mounting bolt loose

play in both inner steering rack joint

spare tyre flat

Fail 18 May 2016 78,153 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside outer sill at rear corroded

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres badly perished

front gearbox mounting bolt loose

play in both inner steering rack joint

spare tyre flat

Pass 18 May 2015 66,109 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 66,108 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 58,387 miles

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

Nearside front road wheel rim slightly damaged

Nearside front tyre beging to wear on edges

Fail 24 Apr 2014 58,384 miles

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

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

Nearside front road wheel rim slightly damaged

Nearside front tyre beging to wear on edges

Pass 18 Apr 2013 49,832 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 49,735 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 38,815 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 30,171 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 30,171 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre starting to split

Pass 23 Apr 2010 27,393 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

both rear tyres cracking.

Pass 27 Apr 2009 24,252 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 22,123 miles

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

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

blades splitting

front suspension top mounts worn

Pass 23 Mar 2007 15,697 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 11,917 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 MVL is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MVL, 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 MVL registered?

BN03 MVL is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is BN03 MVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 MVL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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