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BN03 RGU

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

92,473 mi
Last recorded92,473 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 92,473 miles

Nearside Front PLAY IN RACK/END

Pass 21 Mar 2017 89,142 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Mar 2017 89,134 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings O/S AND N/S OUTER SILL - O/S AND N/S INNER SILL - BOX SECTION CRACKED O/S/R NEXT TO SUBFRAME MOUNTING POINT (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT (8.2.2)

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

HANDBRAKE VERY HIGH IN OPERATION

N/S/F AND O/S/F FLOOR SHOWING CORROSION

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 85,904 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 80,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 72,861 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 72,859 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 68,368 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 68,366 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 65,654 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 62,107 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 58,218 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 58,218 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 50,082 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 3 Mar 2009 50,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 3 Mar 2008 40,717 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 40,714 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 33,162 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 24,072 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 RGU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RGU, 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 RGU registered?

BN03 RGU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is BN03 RGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 RGU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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