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AF13 CFJ

2013 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,910 mi
Last recorded81,910 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 CFJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 81,910 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 81,907 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 71,383 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 71,372 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 65,404 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 65,404 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 58,671 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 52,291 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 46,232 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyre treads approx 50% worn

Fail 23 Dec 2020 46,232 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyre treads approx 50% worn

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 41,031 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 34,563 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 27,830 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 22,430 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 16,732 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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AF13 CFJ is a 2013 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF13 CFJ registered?

AF13 CFJ is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 March 2013.

Is AF13 CFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF13 CFJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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