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FM03 BNZ

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,964 mi
Last recorded49,964 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 BNZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 49,964 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2017

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear various places (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 48,821 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low on tread

o/s/f wiper split

Pass 3 Jun 2015 40,387 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 40,387 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2013 31,081 miles

N/s front wishbone bush split

o/s front tyre worn on edges

slight play in front upper shock mounts

Fail 5 Nov 2013 31,081 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

n/s front wishbone bush starting to split from housing

o/s front tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 1 May 2013 22,892 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 10,107 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 8,179 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 8,179 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both front brake discs slightly pitted

offside front tyre has cuts in tread from spring being sat on tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2010 7,926 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 7,526 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 7,526 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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 7,228 miles

drivers wiper split

nearside front tyre cracked in tread and sidewall

nearside rear tyre cracked in tread and sidewall

offside front tyre cracked in tread and outer sidewall

offside rear tyre cracked in tread and sidewall

Pass 13 Jun 2007 6,482 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 6,482 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

both front tyres cracked in tread and sidewall

both rear tyres cracked in sidewall

passanger wiper split

Pass 15 Jun 2006 5,500 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 5,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

play in nearside front top shocker mount

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 BNZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FM03 BNZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM03 BNZ registered?

FM03 BNZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is FM03 BNZ safe to buy?

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