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BD03 JVW

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,466 mi
Last recorded131,466 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 JVW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2013 131,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 124,307 miles

near side & off side front lower arm rear bushes starting to come unbonded

Fail 21 May 2012 124,293 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

near side & off side front lower arm rear bushes starting to come unbonded

Pass 27 May 2011 118,307 miles

front brake discs badley lipped, oil leaks from engine

Pass 1 Jun 2010 111,175 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 95,429 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 95,429 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 May 2008 78,661 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 78,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2007 59,383 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 39,705 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 JVW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 JVW, 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 JVW registered?

BD03 JVW is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 May 2003.

Is BD03 JVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 JVW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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