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BF03 KJE

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

76,819 mi
Last recorded76,819 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 76,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer Edge On Limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Wing Starting To Corrode Around Fuel Filler Neck

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Feb 2018 76,808 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Lower Arm Front Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing Track Rod End Ball joint Castle Nut No Split Pins Fitted (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering locking device missing Track Rod End Ball joint Castle Nut No Split Pins Fitted (2.2.C.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer Edge On Limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Wing Starting To Corrode Around Fuel Filler Neck

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jan 2017 58,735 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 58,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 48,311 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)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 48,310 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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 20 May 2015 45,210 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking sidewalls

Fail 12 May 2015 45,092 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking sidewalls

Pass 4 Jun 2014 39,019 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 29,636 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 24,449 miles

FRONT DISCS ARE SCORED AND LIPPED

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 21,609 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 20,329 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 20,329 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 18,892 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 15,056 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 12,133 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 9,365 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 KJE 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 72.2%.

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 KJE, 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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What year was BF03 KJE registered?

BF03 KJE is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is BF03 KJE safe to buy?

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