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BN53 VNR

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,287 mi
Last recorded80,287 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 VNR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 80,287 miles

Centre exhaust / hangers coroded

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

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

Rear spare wheel missing

Fail 18 Nov 2015 80,287 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Centre exhaust / hangers coroded

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

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

Rear spare wheel missing

Pass 1 Dec 2014 77,627 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 73,414 miles

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

both outer sills shows signs of rusting

Fail 5 Sep 2013 73,257 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

both outer sills shows signs of rusting

Pass 25 Sep 2012 67,666 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 67,319 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 61,515 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 54,625 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 54,581 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 47,183 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 47,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 40,285 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 34,244 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)

Fail 5 Sep 2006 27,632 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 27,632 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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BN53 VNR is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VNR, 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 VNR is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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