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BN03 OSL

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

81,612 mi
Last recorded81,612 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2013 81,612 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 81,608 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 75,011 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 75,011 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 72,943 miles

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

parking brake lever near end of working travel

signs of power steering fluid leak by n/s steering rack gaiter

surface scar in n/s front tyre wall

Fail 6 Jul 2011 72,904 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

parking brake lever near end of working travel

signs of power steering fluid leak by n/s steering rack gaiter

surface scar in n/s front tyre wall

Pass 23 Jun 2010 68,251 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 63,790 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 59,133 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2007 59,062 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 3 Sep 2007 58,969 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 45,585 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

STRONG ADVISE,NSF INNER STEERING RACK JOINT WORN TO LIMIT,STEERING WHEEL SIDETOSIDE FREE PLAY ON LIMIT,REAR TYRE WALLS CRACKING.HAND BRAKE TRAVEL NEAR LIMIT

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

Fail 31 Aug 2006 45,585 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

STRONG ADVISE,NSF INNER STEERING RACK JOINT WORN TO LIMIT,STEERING WHEEL SIDETOSIDE FREE PLAY ON LIMIT,REAR TYRE WALLS CRACKING.HAND BRAKE TRAVEL NEAR LIMIT

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

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 OSL is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 OSL, 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 OSL registered?

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

Is BN03 OSL safe to buy?

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