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BD03 JXR

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,056 mi
Last recorded85,056 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2018 85,056 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 80,294 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 73,299 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 73,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill £80 +vat (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 66,787 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s door mirror insecure

Fail 23 Feb 2015 66,787 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s door mirror insecure

Pass 27 Feb 2014 58,128 miles

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

O/S front tyre has minor cuts to tread area not to cords

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 58,128 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

O/S front tyre has minor cuts to tread area not to cords

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 56,371 miles

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

STRONGLY ADVISE.Rear offside chassis corroded and delaminating.

Pass 10 May 2012 55,558 miles

slight damage to rear number plate.offside rear chassis corroded.Slight corrosion on rear outer sills.All brake hose ferrules corroded.Corrosion around fuel flap.

Fail 9 May 2012 55,553 miles

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

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

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

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

slight damage to rear number plate.offside rear chassis corroded.Slight corrosion on rear outer sills.All brake hose ferrules corroded.Corrosion around fuel flap.

Pass 14 May 2011 51,379 miles

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

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)

front wiper blades split

Pass 17 May 2010 46,129 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 39,462 miles

offside front to rear metal brake pipe slight surface corrosion

oil leak

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 11 May 2009 39,462 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

offside front to rear metal brake pipe slight surface corrosion

oil leak

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 14 May 2008 30,944 miles

front disc slightly worn

front pads getting low

n/s cv boot in poor condition

rear number plate poor condition

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 12 May 2007 24,289 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 18,306 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 JXR is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 JXR, 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 JXR registered?

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

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