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BD03 JXE

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

69,679 mi
Last recorded69,679 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2013 69,679 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2013 69,679 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Oct 2013 69,636 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 57,905 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 55,642 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brake discs and pads worn

Fail 2 Mar 2012 55,642 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs and pads worn

water level low

Fail 18 Mar 2011 52,979 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 52,979 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 May 2010 46,644 miles

front wipers smear the screen

slight leak from the power steering rack area

Pass 12 May 2009 38,386 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

powersteering pipes corroded

Fail 12 May 2009 38,386 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

powersteering pipes corroded

Pass 28 May 2008 33,901 miles

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

advise n/s/f steel pipe paint coming off possible spillage ?

advise rear tyres cracked

Fail 24 May 2008 33,896 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

advise n/s/f steel pipe paint coming off possible spillage ?

advise rear tyres cracked

Pass 24 May 2007 28,577 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 28,398 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyrs side walls cracking/seperating

Fail 5 Jun 2006 23,406 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 23,406 miles

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

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

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

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

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 JXE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 BD03 JXE, 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 JXE registered?

BD03 JXE is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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