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BD03 JFG

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,628 mi
Last recorded24,628 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 JFG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2015 24,628 miles

nearside front wing corroded

play in nearside inner steering joint

Pass 7 Nov 2014 20,622 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside front wing corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2013 15,462 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 15,108 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front tyre outer wall cracking

offside and nearside wiper blades split

Fail 3 Nov 2012 15,093 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front tyre outer wall cracking

offside and nearside wiper blades split

Pass 4 Nov 2011 14,256 miles

n/s/f tyre outer wall heavily cracking

Pass 1 Nov 2010 13,300 miles

slight cracking n/s/r tyre wall

Pass 4 Nov 2009 12,165 miles

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

front registration plate marked

slight movement in offside door mirror

Pass 3 Nov 2008 11,017 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 7,574 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

nearside front brake pads worn

offside front brake pads worn

rear wiper blade deterioated

wet conditions

Pass 5 Nov 2007 7,574 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

nearside front brake pads worn

offside front brake pads worn

rear wiper blade deterioated

wet conditions

Pass 6 Nov 2006 3,905 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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BD03 JFG is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BD03 JFG, 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 BD03 JFG registered?

BD03 JFG is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 May 2003.

Is BD03 JFG safe to buy?

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