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BT03 JYV

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

64,812 mi
Last recorded64,812 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 JYV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 64,812 miles

Condition of exhaust

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 61,208 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 57,774 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 53,011 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 52,092 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 32,518 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 50,365 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre starting to crack on edges and on tyre tread

n/s/r fog light inoperable

small chips in screen

Fail 17 May 2011 47,519 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 47,519 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 43,610 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 43,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 37,845 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 37,845 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 32,351 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 24,122 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 24,122 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Wiper blades smearing.

Pass 4 Jul 2006 16,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

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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BT03 JYV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BT03 JYV, 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 BT03 JYV registered?

BT03 JYV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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