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BN03 VDV

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,579 mi
Last recorded58,579 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2018 58,579 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch lower front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 51,895 miles

chips in windscreen

corrosion started on underside of vehicle

exhaust bracket missing

rear axle front bushes worn

Fail 19 Sep 2017 51,882 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

chips in windscreen

corrosion started on underside of vehicle

exhaust bracket missing

rear axle front bushes worn

spare tyre flat

Fail 31 Aug 2017 51,865 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chip in windscreen

corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe

general corrosion on vehicle

inner and outer sills corroded but not in a prescribed area

rear number plate damaged

wear in rear axle bushes

Pass 16 Sep 2016 51,058 miles

CORROSION ON FRONT AND REAR INNER WHEEL ARCHES

CORROSION ON OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT FLOOR

CORROSION ON OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE SILLS

Nearside Rear CHASSIS END CORRODED

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

PARKING BRAKE CABLES CORRODED

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 51,036 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL CORRODED (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL CORRODED (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded AXLE MOUNTING AREA OF CHASSIS CORRODED (2.4.A.3)

CORROSION ON FRONT AND REAR INNER WHEEL ARCHES

CORROSION ON OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT FLOOR

CORROSION ON OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE SILLS

Nearside Rear CHASSIS END CORRODED

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

PARKING BRAKE CABLES CORRODED

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 50,143 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

coolant leaking from thermostat housing area

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2015 50,142 miles

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

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

coolant leaking from thermostat housing area

Pass 4 Aug 2014 48,886 miles

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

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

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

corrosion starting around lower edge of sills

Fail 2 Aug 2013 47,570 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 47,570 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 41,840 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 38,786 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 34,876 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 30,420 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 25,984 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 21,170 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 14,892 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 VDV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VDV, 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 VDV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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The MOT history for BN03 VDV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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