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BN03 ZZK

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

63,415 mi
Last recorded63,415 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 63,415 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front h/light condensated

both outer sills light corroson

Fail 5 Sep 2018 63,415 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front h/light condensated

both outer sills light corroson

Pass 13 Jul 2017 59,759 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 56,559 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 54,921 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 53,190 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 52,183 miles

Front Lower 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)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 51,272 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Spare tyre-flat

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 51,272 miles

Spare tyre-flat

Pass 1 Feb 2011 48,758 miles

front brake discs poor condition

n/s rear tyre wall damaged n/s /front tyre worn on outer edge close to cords none exposed

Fail 31 Jan 2011 48,758 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front brake discs poor condition

n/s rear tyre wall damaged n/s /front tyre worn on outer edge close to cords none exposed

Pass 21 Dec 2009 46,733 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 42,726 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 34,497 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 21,816 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 21,816 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 14,443 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 14,312 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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 ZZK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZZK, 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 ZZK registered?

BN03 ZZK is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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The MOT history for BN03 ZZK shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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