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BD03 JXL

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,279 mi
Last recorded60,279 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 JXL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2016 60,279 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded NEARSIDE OUTER SILL (5.2.6)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS FRONT BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

FUEL FILTER CORRODING

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

Headlamp aim too low OFFSIDE (1.8)

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL HAS KERB DAMAGE TO OUTER RIM

NEARSIDE FRONT WING SPAT PARTIALLY SECURED WITH TAPE

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BUCKLED ON INNER RIM

OFFSIDE REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODING

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

REAR AXLE BEAM MOUNTING BUSHES DETERIORATING/UNBONDING - ASDVISE ATTENTION

SLIGHT NOISE ON NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING

Pass 23 Mar 2015 55,761 miles

rear axle bushes starting to unbond

steel brake pipes starting to rust

Fail 23 Mar 2015 55,761 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear axle bushes starting to unbond

steel brake pipes starting to rust

Fail 12 Mar 2015 55,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

COOLANT BELOW MINIMUM

DAMAGE TO DRIVERS DOOR

SLIGHT PLAY IN TOP STRUT MOUNTS

Pass 18 Feb 2014 52,088 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 50,254 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2013 50,254 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 40,800 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 39,338 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 37,371 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 37,371 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 May 2009 34,475 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 30,030 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 24,108 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 Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 17,622 miles

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

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

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 JXL is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JXL, 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 JXL registered?

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

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