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BN03 RCF

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,270 mi
Last recorded93,270 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 RCF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2014 93,270 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 87,814 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 82,754 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 82,718 miles

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)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 75,437 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 75,437 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 74,358 miles

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

tread wearing low on inner edge of nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 May 2010 74,358 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

tread wearing low on inner edge of nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2009 68,422 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 63,539 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 58,346 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 58,346 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 45,437 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 45,437 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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 RCF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 RCF, 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

How do I check the history of BN03 RCF?

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What year was BN03 RCF registered?

BN03 RCF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 June 2003.

Is BN03 RCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 RCF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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