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BN03 RVE

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,387 mi
Last recorded54,387 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 54,387 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 54,384 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 50,909 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill has slight corrosion

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front top mount has slight lift

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

Pass 16 May 2019 45,741 miles

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

o/s/f top mounting slight play

Pass 29 May 2018 40,996 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 May 2018 40,995 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 40,673 miles

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

oil leaks

Fail 17 Aug 2017 40,673 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering component(s) leaking rack boots rack (2.3.3b)

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

oil leaks

Pass 23 Aug 2016 39,190 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 39,189 miles

Ball joint has excessive play both o/s/f and n/s/f inner rack ends (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 36,078 miles

Nearside Front Inner rack end slight play

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 33,837 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 May 2013 32,910 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres slight cracking to tread

Pass 26 Apr 2012 32,327 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 30,774 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 30,773 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 30,085 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 28,350 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 26,661 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 26,661 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 25,211 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 22,704 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 RVE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RVE, 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 RVE is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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