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BN03 WEW

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

64,647 mi
Last recorded64,647 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 64,647 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front wheel rim dented

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 64,647 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front wheel rim dented

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 56,609 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 18 Jun 2015 56,608 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 1 Apr 2014 56,550 miles

corrosion front floor pans

corrosion o/s & n/s outer sills

corrosion rear inner sills

slight damage o/s door mirror

Fail 28 Mar 2014 56,550 miles

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

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

corrosion front floor pans

corrosion o/s & n/s outer sills

corrosion rear inner sills

slight damage o/s door mirror

Pass 23 Apr 2013 52,062 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 46,542 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 42,476 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 37,304 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 32,033 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)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 32,033 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 26,976 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 22,883 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 22,883 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 17,561 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 17,465 miles

Offside Front Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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 WEW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver 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 WEW, 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 WEW registered?

BN03 WEW is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 April 2003.

Is BN03 WEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 WEW shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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