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BD03 XSP

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

83,697 mi
Last recorded83,697 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 XSP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 83,697 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH , on 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 75,612 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

attention to front exhaust bracket

Fail 26 May 2015 75,612 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

attention to front exhaust bracket

Pass 27 May 2014 70,527 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 70,527 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 29 May 2013 64,918 miles

nearside front suspension top mount slight play both front lower arm bushes slight poor condition

Fail 28 May 2013 64,910 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

nearside front suspension top mount slight play both front lower arm bushes slight poor condition

Pass 30 May 2012 59,363 miles

n/s/f lower ball joint dust cover heat shield displaced.

o/s rearmost lower wishbone bush deteriorated.

Fail 28 May 2012 59,363 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

n/s/f lower ball joint dust cover heat shield displaced.

o/s rearmost lower wishbone bush deteriorated.

Pass 2 Jun 2011 54,954 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 54,954 miles

Centre Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 50,174 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear footbrake & handbrake readings low.

Pass 3 Jun 2010 50,174 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear footbrake & handbrake readings low.

Pass 9 Jun 2009 44,754 miles

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

both rear tyre treads slightly out of shape.

Fail 3 Jun 2009 44,566 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear tyre treads slightly out of shape.

Pass 10 Jun 2008 39,719 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 May 2007 36,484 miles

advise nearside front steering rack has some freeplay.

Pass 18 May 2006 30,073 miles

Play in passenger side of steering rack, not excessive at time of test.

Fail 18 May 2006 30,073 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Play in passenger side steering rack not excessive at time of test.

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 XSP is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 XSP, 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 XSP is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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