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BP03 PNK

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

82,487 mi
Last recorded82,487 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 PNK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 82,487 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 82,485 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front lower suspension arm inner front and rear bushes perished/splitting and un-bonding with slight movement/play.

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

Offside front lower suspension arm inner front and rear bushes perished/splitting and un-bonding with slight movement/play.

Pass 29 Jan 2013 78,785 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 77,000 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 77,000 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine mil lamp on

Pass 14 Dec 2010 71,930 miles

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

offside rear tyre

offside sill corrosion

Pass 15 Dec 2009 62,797 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 52,090 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2008 52,090 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 41,892 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 41,890 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 31,407 miles

both fron top mounts slightly worn but not to excess

Fail 21 Dec 2006 31,407 miles

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

both fron top mounts slightly worn but not to excess

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 PNK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BP03 PNK, 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 PNK registered?

BP03 PNK is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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