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BN03 NZB

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,651 mi
Last recorded80,651 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 80,651 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 80,646 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 76,531 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 75,480 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Oil Leak

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear axle (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 75,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing Front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Both rear wheels arches (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2016 72,097 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sills corroded (6.1.B.2)

battery secured with a cable tie

eml on

oil leak

potential power steering fluid leak needs to be inspected asap

Fail 25 May 2016 71,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Additional braking device insecure handbrake cable (3.6.I.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sills corroded (6.1.B.2)

battery secured with a cable tie

eml on

oil leak

potential power steering fluid leak needs to be inspected asap

Pass 9 Jun 2015 65,315 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 64,234 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 60,994 miles

engine management lamp illuminated

Fail 5 Jan 2013 60,990 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 12 Dec 2011 57,632 miles

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

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

brake discworn

front brakes have inbalance

passenger side rear tyreis cracking on wall

Fail 9 Dec 2010 49,758 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 49,758 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 41,061 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 40,210 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 40,210 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 36,557 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 30,192 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 22,446 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 22,446 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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 NZB is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NZB, 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 NZB is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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The MOT history for BN03 NZB shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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