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BW03 XJD

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

161,322 mi
Last recorded161,322 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 XJD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2023 161,322 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 154,484 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 154,481 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wishbone and bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 146,203 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 146,201 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 140,878 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 128,885 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2017 128,885 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 12 May 2016 113,343 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 95,198 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front brake discs worn

management light on

Fail 12 May 2015 95,198 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front brake discs worn

management light on

Pass 19 Jul 2014 78,982 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 68,865 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake disks heavily pitted

oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2012 60,506 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 53,336 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 46,437 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 40,478 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 34,950 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 34,947 miles

Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 24,427 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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BW03 XJD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BW03 XJD, 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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BW03 XJD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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