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2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,732 mi
Last recorded51,732 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 NUM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2015 51,732 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 51,723 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 46,541 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Mar 2014 46,541 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2013 42,538 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 42,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 37,479 miles

fuel filler area corroded

os beam pattern poor

Pass 8 Mar 2011 32,046 miles

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

fuel filler area corroded

osr tyre pressure low

Pass 18 Mar 2010 26,041 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 26,041 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2009 17,132 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 13,377 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 11,008 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 9,238 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 NUM is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NUM, 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 NUM registered?

BN03 NUM is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is BN03 NUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 NUM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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