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BN03 PUH

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,020 mi
Last recorded76,020 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2015 76,020 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 70,544 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 66,803 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads appear wearing

offside front suspension arm bush deteriorating

play in nearside and offside rear suspension arm bushes

rear footbrake efforts low

slight roughness in steering

Pass 20 Jun 2012 63,270 miles

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

Rear service brake efficiency low.Advise further investigation carried out

Fail 20 Jun 2012 63,270 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear service brake efficiency low.Advise further investigation carried out

Pass 24 Jun 2011 57,827 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 57,827 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 55,109 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 50,042 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 49,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 43,556 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 37,775 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 37,775 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 28,679 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 PUH 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 PUH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN03 PUH registered?

BN03 PUH is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 April 2003.

Is BN03 PUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 PUH 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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