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BF03 JXY

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,715 mi
Last recorded52,715 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 JXY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 52,715 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 52,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 46,230 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 45,059 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 41,132 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 41,123 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 35,186 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 35,181 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 29,066 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion started os outer sill

nsf steering rack end worn

Fail 30 Aug 2013 29,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion started os outer sill

nsf steering rack end worn

Pass 25 Sep 2012 21,844 miles

rear brakes slightly imballanced

Pass 27 Sep 2011 14,364 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 13,433 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 12,082 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 10,525 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 9,035 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 7,218 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 5,519 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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BF03 JXY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BF03 JXY, 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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BF03 JXY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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