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BD03 PXA

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,202 mi
Last recorded52,202 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 PXA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 52,202 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 50,383 miles

hanger broken on the exhaust rear box

Fail 29 Oct 2024 50,372 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hanger broken on the exhaust rear box

Pass 10 Oct 2023 49,269 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 49,145 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 49,065 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 48,913 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 48,782 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 48,286 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 47,250 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 47,242 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2016 46,106 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 42,406 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 40,693 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Nov 2013 37,908 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 33,853 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 30,985 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 27,275 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 23,917 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 23,187 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 23,187 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 21,034 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 18,390 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 16,771 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 PXA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PXA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD03 PXA registered?

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

Is BD03 PXA safe to buy?

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