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BN53 VNE

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2015
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

74,628 mi
Last recorded74,628 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 VNE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2015 74,628 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings b post (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Body has slight corrosion boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion fuel filler neck (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear has a nail and heavily deterioated

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

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 9 Oct 2014 70,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

area around front subframe lower mounting points starting to corrode

nearside outer sill starting to corrode

offside and nearside front chassis starting to corrode

Fail 6 Oct 2014 70,344 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside outer sill starting to corrode

offside and nearside front chassis starting to corrode

Pass 3 Oct 2013 64,247 miles

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both outer sills and front floors starting to corrode

engine man light on

nearside rear tyre tread stepping

spare tyre flat

Fail 3 Oct 2013 64,247 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both outer sills and front floors starting to corrode

engine man light on

nearside rear tyre tread stepping

spare tyre flat

Pass 6 Oct 2012 58,338 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside bodywork damaged

outer sills starting to corrode

Fail 5 Oct 2012 58,338 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside bodywork damaged

outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 17 Oct 2011 54,990 miles

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

body work damaged

front bumper damaged

Fail 17 Oct 2011 54,990 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

body work damaged

front bumper damaged

Pass 18 Oct 2010 51,796 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside door damaged

Fail 18 Oct 2010 51,769 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside door damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2009 42,898 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2009 42,897 miles

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 34,563 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

heavy damage along n/s body work

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Sep 2008 34,538 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front bumper insecure

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

heavy damage along n/s body work

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2007 28,839 miles

165/65/13 tyres on front and 165/70/13 on rear

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

lift in both front top strut bearing/mounts

n/s door mirror missing

Fail 3 Oct 2007 28,839 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

165/65/13 tyres on front and 165/70/13 on rear

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

lift in both front top strut bearing/mounts

n/s door mirror missing

Pass 26 Sep 2006 22,109 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 22,109 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

front tyres, aspect ratio, different to rears

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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BN53 VNE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 BN53 VNE, 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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BN53 VNE is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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