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BD03 JXH

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,764 mi
Last recorded103,764 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 JXH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 103,764 miles

slight movement in near side front top strut mounting

Pass 2 Oct 2018 97,859 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

both front jacking point corroded

both rear door sill corroded

oil leaks

Fail 28 Sep 2018 97,787 miles

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

both front jacking point corroded

both rear door sill corroded

oil leaks

Pass 27 Sep 2017 85,980 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 85,980 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings door sill (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened both sides (3.6.A.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened both sides (3.6.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 85,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings door sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings door sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings door sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings door sill (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened both sides (3.6.A.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened both sides (3.6.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 79,698 miles

Front brake discs are corroded & lipped

Front brake hoses are perishing

Front tyres are unevenly worn & close to limit

Front wheels are buckled

N/s rear tyre nailed

Spare tyre deflated

Fail 12 Aug 2016 79,698 miles

Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating Recovered bulb holder from engine bay & refit (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs are corroded & lipped

Front brake hoses are perishing

Front tyres are unevenly worn & close to limit

Front wheels are buckled

N/s rear tyre nailed

Spare tyre deflated

Pass 10 Sep 2015 73,550 miles

Nearside Front slightly suspension mounting prescribe area deterioration

Nearside Rear slightly suspension mounting prescribe area deterioration

Offside Front slightly suspension mounting prescribe area deterioration

Offside Rear slightly suspension mounting prescribe area deterioration

Fail 8 Sep 2015 73,550 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front slightly suspension mounting prescribe area deterioration

Nearside Rear slightly suspension mounting prescribe area deterioration

Offside Front slightly suspension mounting prescribe area deterioration

Offside Rear slightly suspension mounting prescribe area deterioration

Pass 12 Sep 2014 62,232 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear fuel tank corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2014 62,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear fuel tank corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2014 67,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 60,625 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 60,625 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 55,110 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 55,110 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 51,796 miles

Dent in offside front inner wheel rim.

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 46,657 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 43,289 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 37,932 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 32,985 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 28,982 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 17,955 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 17,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 JXH is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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