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DL03 BNN

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

49,581 mi
Last recorded49,581 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL03 BNN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 49,581 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 44,607 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage switch has slight leak (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

o/s and n/s outer sills have surface corrosion and repairs

Fail 8 May 2019 44,607 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage switch has slight leak (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

o/s and n/s outer sills have surface corrosion and repairs

Pass 1 May 2018 38,354 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 May 2018 38,354 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 May 2017 34,733 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 34,585 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 34,585 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on shoulder

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 31,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing on shoulder of tread

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 31,981 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing on shoulder of tread

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

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

spare tyre is perished

Pass 29 Apr 2015 29,635 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

underbody rusty.

Pass 20 Jun 2014 27,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 27,974 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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 Jun 2013 24,981 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 24,979 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 22,500 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 19,856 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 16,872 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 16,871 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 13,473 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2009 13,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 13,220 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 13,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 10,501 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 8,077 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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DL03 BNN is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 DL03 BNN, 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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DL03 BNN is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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