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BJ03 RLX

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

105,634 mi
Last recorded105,634 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 RLX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 105,634 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 101,985 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in both rear axle bushes.

under body showing corrosion.

Fail 15 Dec 2017 101,962 miles

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.

Pass 19 Dec 2016 97,905 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 91,963 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 87,620 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Feb 2015 87,620 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 78,381 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 78,363 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 73,015 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 72,997 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 76,195 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 67,181 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 58,938 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 52,899 miles

slight play in o/s of rack

Fail 23 Mar 2010 52,887 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 43,850 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2009 43,820 miles

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)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 35,925 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 35,925 miles

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)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 26,998 miles

surface cracks in rear tyres.

Fail 24 Mar 2007 26,997 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 17,833 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)

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

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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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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