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BP03 VNN

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,700 mi
Last recorded91,700 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 VNN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 91,700 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded surface corrosion (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 91,700 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished in sidewall with cords visable 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded surface corrosion (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working offside and nearside (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2017 91,729 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim offside and nearside (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim 195/45/16 (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 91,728 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested vehicle ran out of fuel during emissions test (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/45/16 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Obligatory mirror missing interior (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim offside and nearside (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges 195/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges and perished 195/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim 195/45/16 (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear exhaust mounting bracket is broken

eml light is on

Fail 28 Sep 2016 91,727 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished in tread (195/45/16) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust mounting bracket is broken

Pass 5 Apr 2014 90,754 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 5 Mar 2013 82,612 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Mar 2013 82,612 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Feb 2012 74,176 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2011 67,754 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 67,754 miles

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

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

front brake disc,s badly scored.

Pass 20 Feb 2010 61,119 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 61,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 49,840 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 40,863 miles

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall splitting

Pass 19 Aug 2006 29,784 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 VNN is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc 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 BP03 VNN, 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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BP03 VNN is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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