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BT03 XUS

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

48,362 mi
Last recorded48,362 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 XUS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 48,362 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 41,553 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 41,532 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Excess corrosion present on the inner sill located within 30cm of the Nearside Rear Axle Mounting / Suspension component (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Reverse light inoperative

Fail 16 Jun 2025 41,523 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

reverse lamp not working

Pass 7 Mar 2024 31,647 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 31,624 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight play in both front upper strut mountings when vehicle is jacked up

Fail 25 Feb 2020 31,612 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S/R lower quarter and O/S/R sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 28,301 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 28,287 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 28,231 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 27,970 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 27,415 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 26,197 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

o/s/f alloy buckled

o/s/f tyre inner shoulder worn 2mm

Pass 16 May 2012 24,612 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 22,516 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 20,196 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 20,196 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2009 17,392 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 14,715 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 11,817 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 8,654 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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BT03 XUS is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XUS, 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 XUS registered?

BT03 XUS is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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