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70,952 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
exhaust system deteriorated
vehicle covered with underseal
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
vehicle rusty underneath
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
vehicle rusty underneath
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
oil sump corroded
vehicle slight rusty underneath
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
oil sump corroded
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
oil sump corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
both front shockers corroded
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
O/S handbrake performance could be better
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone inner rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak From corroded body (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top bush (5.3.2 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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AF13 BJZ is a 2013 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
Across all 2013 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 40,573 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 AF13 BJZ, 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 13 years old, this Ford Ka is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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AF13 BJZ is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 March 2013.
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