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BN03 RVJ

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

54,954 mi
Last recorded54,954 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 54,954 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 51,736 miles
Fail 1 May 2020 51,736 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2019 47,571 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 43,228 miles

Nearside Front Inner Bake pad wearing low

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

Offside Front front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

light surface corrosion on all brakes.

Fail 20 Mar 2018 43,228 miles

Nearside Front Inner Bake pad wearing low

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

light surface corrosion on all brakes.

Pass 16 Nov 2016 43,225 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 43,223 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 37,268 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread worn to 2mm

Offside Front tyre tread worn to 2-3mm

Fail 20 Nov 2015 37,176 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre tread worn to 2mm

Offside Front tyre tread worn to 2-3mm

Fail 27 Nov 2014 27,528 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight imbalance showing on front brakes

Pass 27 Nov 2014 27,528 miles

slight imbalance showing on front brakes

Pass 24 Oct 2013 21,847 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 17,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 17,938 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 12,766 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 12,766 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 12,567 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 11,918 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 11,918 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 11,056 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 10,093 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 10,093 miles

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

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 RVJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 RVJ, 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 RVJ registered?

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

Is BN03 RVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 RVJ shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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