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BP03 FNN

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

88,022 mi
Last recorded88,022 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 FNN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 88,022 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 88,022 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 78,891 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner floor to sill both sides (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 78,756 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 65,535 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 65,535 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 49,567 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 49,567 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 29,683 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Aug 2012 29,683 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 23,425 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 23,425 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 18,630 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 16,966 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 16,512 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 15,516 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 14,365 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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BP03 FNN is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 BP03 FNN, 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 BP03 FNN registered?

BP03 FNN is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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