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BN03 ZVD

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,150 mi
Last recorded71,150 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 71,150 miles

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

Engine Misfire

Exhaust mount corroded

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp misted

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

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

Oil Leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 68,138 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Mar 2015 68,138 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2014 60,492 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 58,734 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 56,355 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2012 56,351 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 54,084 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 51,917 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 51,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 49,007 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 46,117 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 43,277 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 41,381 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 ZVD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZVD, 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 ZVD registered?

BN03 ZVD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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