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BN03 PYX

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

60,757 mi
Last recorded60,757 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2015 60,757 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded WHEEL ARCHE (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded WHEEL ARCH (5.2.6)

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

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

OIL LEAK

Fail 6 Aug 2014 58,799 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

drivers seat belt slight fluffing on edge

offside rear tyre cracking

start of corrosion to nearside and offside outer sills

Pass 6 Aug 2014 58,799 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

drivers seat belt slight fluffing on edge

offside rear tyre cracking

start of corrosion to nearside and offside outer sills

Pass 2 Aug 2013 57,217 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

nearside front tyre cracked

nearside front tyre worn on edge

offside front flexible brake hose chafed

offside front tyre cracked

offside rear tyre cracked

rub marks on nearside front flexible brake hose

Fail 2 Aug 2013 57,217 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre cracked

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

nearside front tyre cracked

nearside front tyre worn on edge

offside front flexible brake hose chafed

offside front tyre cracked

rub marks on nearside front flexible brake hose

Pass 15 Aug 2012 54,526 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 54,097 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 52,619 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)

fuel filter corroded

oil leaks

Fail 23 Mar 2011 52,619 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel filter corroded

oil leaks

Pass 18 Mar 2010 49,696 miles

movement n/s/f top strut mounting

o/s/r inner & outer sill corroded

wipers smearing screen

Fail 18 Mar 2010 49,696 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

movement n/s/f top strut mounting

n/s/r spring corroded

o/s/r inner & outer sill corroded

wipers smearing screen

Pass 20 Mar 2009 48,880 miles

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

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

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

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

movement in both front top strut mountings

n/s/r shock absorber leaking & slightly reduced damping

Fail 17 Mar 2008 48,197 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres wearing on edges 165/65r13t

movement both front top strut mountings

slight leak n/s/r shock absorber

Pass 17 Mar 2008 48,197 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges 165/65r13t

movement both front top strut mountings

slight leak n/s/r shock absorber

Pass 27 Feb 2007 38,642 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 27 Feb 2007 38,642 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 23 Mar 2006 28,222 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 28,222 miles

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

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

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

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 PYX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 PYX, 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 PYX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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