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BD03 JXK

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,485 mi
Last recorded28,485 miles
Recorded on21 May 2008
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2008 28,485 miles

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

offside and nearside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes parting bonding

play in nearside front suspension top mounting

Fail 16 May 2008 28,485 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside and nearside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes parting bonding

play in nearside front suspension top mounting

Pass 12 May 2007 22,733 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2006 16,606 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR MOUNTING BUSHES STARTING TO PART BONDING.

PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTING BUSH.

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 JXK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JXK, 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 JXK registered?

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

Is BD03 JXK safe to buy?

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