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BN03 RTX

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,576 mi
Last recorded80,576 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 80,576 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 80,573 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 66,073 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 66,067 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 61,274 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 61,269 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 55,069 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 48,693 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 42,367 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 42,249 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 35,690 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 28,792 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 23,409 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 18,858 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Wear in both front top suspension mountings

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 RTX 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 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 RTX, 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 RTX registered?

BN03 RTX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is BN03 RTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 RTX 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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