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BD03 JVX

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,625 mi
Last recorded84,625 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 JVX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 84,625 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front brake discs corroded

Pass 11 May 2017 76,992 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 68,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing very thin inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 60,683 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

audible misfire detected when engine is revved.

misting of oil around gearbox end cover.

offside rear tyre cracking/perishing due to age.

Fail 20 May 2015 60,683 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

audible misfire detected when engine is revved.

misting of oil around gearbox end cover.

offside rear tyre cracking/perishing due to age.

Pass 3 May 2014 52,994 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre worn abnormally lower on its inner edge.

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated.

Fail 3 May 2014 52,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre worn abnormally lower on its inner edge.

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated.

Pass 5 Apr 2013 49,883 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 49,832 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 44,223 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 41,108 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 41,108 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 40,561 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 40,561 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 34,586 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 26,906 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 18,313 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 18,308 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 11,361 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 10,727 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 JVX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JVX, 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 JVX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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