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BN03 RVK

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

85,085 mi
Last recorded85,085 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 RVK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 85,085 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 85,085 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 76,159 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 67,768 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 67,768 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 62,037 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 62,037 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2012 52,882 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 52,882 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

pllay in o /s/f top shocker mounting

track

Pass 10 Feb 2011 43,442 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2011 43,442 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 36,914 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 36,914 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 21,626 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 17,517 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 13,922 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 9,603 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 RVK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 RVK, 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 RVK registered?

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

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