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BN03 VAJ

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

59,391 mi
Last recorded59,391 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 VAJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2013 59,391 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade split.

Fail 2 Nov 2013

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside wiper blade split.

Pass 11 Sep 2012 52,811 miles

Nearside outer sill corroded.

Offside and nearside front lower suspention arm inner front bushes worn.

Offside front suspention top mount worn.

Offside rear chassis corroded.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

STRONGLY ADVISE Rear tyres perished.

Fail 30 Aug 2011 52,794 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2010 51,102 miles

both front chassis to crossmember damaged

brake fluid cap broken but maintains seal

near side and off side front lower wishbone bushes deterorating

slight play both front strut tops

Fail 25 Aug 2010 51,102 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

both front chassis to crossmember damaged

brake fluid cap broken but maintains seal

near side and off side front lower wishbone bushes deterorating

slight play both front strut tops

Pass 10 Mar 2010 49,146 miles

front discs wearing low

nearside front lower arm front bush deteriorating

oil leak from gearbox

play detected in front top strut mounts

Pass 10 Nov 2009 49,135 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 49,134 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 46,173 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2007 36,056 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 14 Aug 2006 26,232 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 26,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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 VAJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VAJ, 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 VAJ registered?

BN03 VAJ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is BN03 VAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 VAJ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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