MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,634 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
under body starting to show signs of corrosion
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
slight play in both rear axle bushes.
under body showing corrosion.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
slight play in both rear axle bushes.
under body showing corrosion.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
drivers door pillar has surface rust
Coolant leak
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
both outer sills corroded/weak
o/s/f chassis corroded
o/s/f floor pan corroded
o/s/r inner wheel arch corroded/weak
underside rusty
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Coolant leak
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
both outer sills corroded/weak
o/s/f chassis corroded
o/s/f floor pan corroded
o/s/r inner wheel arch corroded/weak
underside rusty
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front floor pans corroded
o/s/r chassis corroded
o/s/r inner wheel arch holed/corroded
outer sills very rusty/weak
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front floor pans corroded
o/s/r chassis corroded
o/s/r inner wheel arch holed/corroded
outer sills very rusty/weak
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both outer sills very rusty and corroded
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both outer sills very rusty and corroded
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front discs slightly pitted
o/s/f floor pan corroded
outer sills corroded
slight play in o/s of steering rack
o/s/f tyre worn to legal limit
slight play in o/s of rack
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
slight play in o/s of steering rack
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
surface cracks in rear tyres.
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS
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)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
surface dracks rear tyres
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)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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BJ03 RLX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 BJ03 RLX, 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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BJ03 RLX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 2003.
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