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BD03 JXV

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

66,587 mi
Last recorded66,587 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 JXV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2018 66,587 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 63,238 miles

all steel brake pipes corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2017 63,238 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside inner sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front floor (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside inner sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

all steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2016 59,770 miles

all steel brake pipes corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2016 59,765 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2015 56,468 miles

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

all steel brake pipes corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2015 56,468 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

all steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2014 53,025 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 53,025 miles

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Apr 2013 49,846 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 46,713 miles

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

n/side & o/side front lower suspension wishbone inner rear fixing point bushes splitting.

n/side & o/side nfront lower suspension ball joint dust cover's split.

Pass 12 Apr 2012 46,713 miles

n/side & o/side front lower suspension wishbone inner rear fixing point bushes splitting.

n/side & o/side nfront lower suspension ball joint dust cover's split.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 43,587 miles

n/side & o/side front lower suspension ball joint dust covers split.

n/side & o/side front lower suspension wishbone inner rear fixing bushes splitting.

Fail 27 Apr 2011 43,587 miles

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

front wiper blades splitting.

n/side & o/side front lower suspension ball joint dust covers split.

n/side & o/side front lower suspension wishbone inner rear fixing bushes splitting.

Pass 16 Apr 2010 39,883 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 356,698 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 30,192 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 30,192 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 24,799 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 24,788 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 18,485 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 JXV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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