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BK03 XJV

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,232 mi
Last recorded91,232 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 XJV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 91,232 miles

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Pass 9 Jul 2019 90,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 86,708 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 86,708 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2017 84,321 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 May 2017 84,316 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2016 83,039 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 83,036 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 82,668 miles

unable to open boot lid

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

Oil leak

Rear mudguard insecure

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 82,668 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear mudguard insecure

unable to open boot lid

Pass 24 Oct 2011 77,802 miles

Engine oil level very low

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/s/f tyre wearing close to tread wear indicators

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 77,802 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine oil level very low

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/s/f tyre wearing close to tread wear indicators

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 70,083 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

screen damage outside of swept area.

Pass 26 Mar 2009 61,511 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 51,068 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 51,068 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 46,333 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 46,333 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

nearside rear tyre nail in tread

Fail 27 May 2006 36,949 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2006 36,949 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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BK03 XJV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BK03 XJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK03 XJV registered?

BK03 XJV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is BK03 XJV safe to buy?

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