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BN03 RKU

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

72,145 mi
Last recorded72,145 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 RKU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 72,145 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f wishbone rear bushes splitting

wear in n/s/f & o/s/f top shocker mountings

Pass 4 Dec 2018 67,309 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 64,103 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Nov 2016 61,204 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 59,479 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 57,792 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 57,230 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 57,230 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 56,780 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 56,220 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 55,771 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 55,771 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 55,371 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 55,367 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 45,010 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 45,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 35,595 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 34,949 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 34,949 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 34,949 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 32,398 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 32,398 miles

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

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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

unable to properly check some of underside of vehicle due to snow filled crevises

Pass 17 Mar 2006 23,947 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)

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 RKU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RKU, 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 RKU registered?

BN03 RKU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 March 2003.

Is BN03 RKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 RKU shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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