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EX03 JBV

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,931 mi
Last recorded85,931 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 JBV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 85,931 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes both ns and os (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front sill area corroded heavily but not structurally unsafe

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both ns and os (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 85,831 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1656513 inner edge budget (4.1.E.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes both ns and os (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front sill area corroded heavily but not structurally unsafe

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both ns and os (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 76,533 miles

corrosion nsf sill area not holed

Fail 16 Sep 2015 76,287 miles

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion nsf sill area not holed

Pass 23 Sep 2014 72,345 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 72,339 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 67,159 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 62,451 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 52,719 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 40,916 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 32,789 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 25,785 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 18,479 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 18,479 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 14,318 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 11,824 miles

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

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

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 JBV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 JBV, 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 JBV registered?

EX03 JBV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 March 2003.

Is EX03 JBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX03 JBV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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