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EX03 JBU

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

47,158 mi
Last recorded47,158 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 JBU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 47,158 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 44,747 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 44,747 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 43,303 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 2 Aug 2014 42,785 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front wiper perishing

Pass 2 Aug 2014 42,785 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front wiper perishing

Pass 6 Aug 2013 42,091 miles

slight cracking of offside rear tyre outer wall

Fail 6 Aug 2013 42,091 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight cracking of offside rear tyre outer wall

Pass 2 Feb 2013 42,073 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 39,737 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 35,360 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 29,262 miles

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

near side fron wiper blade damaged and rubbing on screen

Fail 21 Aug 2010 29,262 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

near side fron wiper blade damaged and rubbing on screen

Pass 20 Feb 2010 25,840 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 18,994 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 18,753 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 17,386 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 14,901 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 12,927 miles

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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EX03 JBU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 EX03 JBU, 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 EX03 JBU registered?

EX03 JBU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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