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BN03 OSW

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,140 mi
Last recorded77,140 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 77,140 miles

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended and o/side front lower arm bushes (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 13 May 2016 77,140 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended and o/side front lower arm bushes (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 70,170 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside headlight contaminated with water

Fail 11 May 2015 70,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside headlight contaminated with water

Pass 15 May 2014 62,661 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 62,646 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 9 May 2013 58,369 miles

Both windscreen wipers worn/dirty

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pressure switch wiring broken

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2013 58,369 miles

Both windscreen wipers worn/dirty

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

Power steering pressure switch wiring broken

Pass 19 Mar 2012 55,498 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 51,791 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 48,150 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 44,485 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 40,468 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 34,232 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 24,119 miles

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

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

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 OSW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OSW, 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 OSW registered?

BN03 OSW is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is BN03 OSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 OSW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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