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FM03 BNK

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

48,692 mi
Last recorded48,692 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 BNK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 48,692 miles

Nearside Front top mount bearing rough

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front top mount bearing rough

Fail 23 Feb 2022 48,692 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front top mount bearing rough

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front top mount bearing rough

Pass 23 Feb 2021 43,023 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 43,022 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 29 Feb 2020 37,652 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 37,652 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 29,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 21,944 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 3 Mar 2018 21,943 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 4 Aug 2017 16,664 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 16,291 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 16,291 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 15,812 miles

both side rear tyres badly cracking

Fail 17 Nov 2014 15,812 miles

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

both side rear tyres badly cracking

Pass 27 Nov 2013 15,368 miles

both side rear tyres perished / cracking

free movement in bothside front suspension top mounts.

free movement in near side rear suspension top mount

Pass 12 Nov 2012 14,808 miles

free play in bothside rear suspension top mounts.

rear wiper blade worn / not clearing

Pass 11 Nov 2011 13,121 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 11,917 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 11,122 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 9,273 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 8,005 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 6,525 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 6,525 miles

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

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

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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FM03 BNK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FM03 BNK, 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 FM03 BNK registered?

FM03 BNK is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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