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BN03 ZVX

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,520 mi
Last recorded67,520 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 ZVX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2012 67,520 miles

nearside wiper splitting

offside door mirror cracked

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear bumper insecure

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 67,368 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear bumper insecure

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

nearside wiper splitting

offside door mirror cracked

Pass 31 Mar 2011 52,345 miles

offside door mirror cracked

some lift in front suspernsion leg top mountings

Fail 29 Mar 2011 52,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.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 door mirror cracked

some lift in front suspernsion leg top mountings

Pass 22 Apr 2010 43,848 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 43,839 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 39,715 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres low and split

nearside front tyre low

nearside front wish bone bush split

Pass 1 Oct 2008 39,715 miles

both rear tyres low and split

nearside front tyre low

nearside front wish bone bush split

Pass 28 Sep 2007 33,735 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2006 27,709 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 25,687 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 ZVX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN03 ZVX registered?

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

Is BN03 ZVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 ZVX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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