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BD03 JVR

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,404 mi
Last recorded72,404 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 JVR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016 72,404 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 67,227 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 53,721 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 60,121 miles

Both front tyres perrished/split

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 57,613 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 57,613 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 49,915 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre tread depth is wearing low

steering rack gaiters are in poor condition and damp with fluid, possible evidence of early failure to the steering rack

Fail 7 Jul 2011 49,915 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre tread depth is wearing low

steering rack gaiters are in poor condition and damp with fluid, possible evidence of early failure to the steering rack

Pass 10 Jul 2010 43,365 miles

O/S/F Tyre worn.

Slight wear O/S Steering rack end.

Slight wear in N/S/F Strut top bush/bearing.

Fail 8 Jul 2010 43,339 miles

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

O/S/F Tyre worn.

Slight wear O/S Steering rack end.

Slight wear in N/S/F Strut top bush/bearing.

Pass 8 Jul 2009 34,720 miles

Free play detected at steering wheel.

Slight wear N/S/F Strut top bearing/bush.

Pass 12 Jun 2008 27,771 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 25,719 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 25,719 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 15 May 2006 20,695 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 JVR is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 JVR, 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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BD03 JVR is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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