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BN03 WFH

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

50,005 mi
Last recorded50,005 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 50,005 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 43,406 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 May 2015 43,406 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 40,933 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 38,601 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 38,599 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre has cracks showing but no cord showing

Pass 18 Apr 2012 35,583 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyre outer sidwalls and outer treads to shoulders cracking

Pass 19 Apr 2011 32,053 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 32,050 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside front and nearside front inner brake pads appear to be wearing low,recommend wheels of for inspection

offside headlamp condensated

offside rear and nearside rear tyre outer sidewalls cracking and perishing 165/65r13 77t budget

Pass 12 Apr 2010 30,107 miles

rear tyres weather cracking

Fail 9 Apr 2010 30,107 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres weather cracking

Pass 20 Apr 2009 26,512 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 26,512 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 22,364 miles

rear tyres slighty cracked on sidewalls and o/s/f tyre has 2mm of tread remaining

Fail 20 Mar 2008 22,364 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

rear tyres slighty cracked on sidewalls and o/s/f tyre has 2mm of tread remaining

Pass 22 Mar 2007 19,213 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 16,962 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 WFH is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black 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 WFH, 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 WFH is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 April 2003.

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