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BN03 VDP

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

108,729 mi
Last recorded108,729 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 VDP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 108,729 miles

Fuel filler inner panel corroded

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 108,727 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel filler inner panel corroded

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 102,160 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 102,159 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 97,255 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 29 May 2015 97,252 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

coolant below minimum

Pass 23 May 2014 92,323 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2014 92,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2013 84,260 miles
Pass 7 May 2012 82,869 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2012 82,869 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2011 77,075 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front wipers slightly worn

Pass 31 May 2010 72,731 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 67,309 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 53,461 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 53,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 39,451 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 39,451 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

wrong wiper blade fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2006 27,451 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 VDP is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VDP, 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 VDP is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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