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BD03 JYK

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

74,630 mi
Last recorded74,630 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2017 74,630 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint area (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded around the inner wheel arc area near fuel filler area within 30cm of rear seatbelt mounting (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on main chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on the inner and outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

both front tyres have heavy inner shoulder wear

Pass 11 Jul 2016 71,980 miles

Centre Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view Interior mirror (8.1.2a)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Bumper insecure Bumper mounting point broken away due to excessive corrosion ()

Fail 8 Jul 2016 71,977 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported Bracket broken away providing no support (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Gaiter torn where mounted to joint (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Centre Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view Interior mirror (8.1.2a)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Bumper insecure Bumper mounting point broken away due to excessive corrosion ()

Pass 19 Mar 2015 66,125 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 66,125 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 May 2014 64,943 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 64,943 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 60,471 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 23 May 2013 60,471 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 22 May 2012 54,551 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 17 May 2011 47,042 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 12 May 2010 40,103 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 32,599 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 27,427 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 21,745 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 21,745 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 15,826 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2006 15,826 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 JYK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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