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AJ54 ESS

2013 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,548 mi
Last recorded83,548 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 ESS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 83,548 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 83,542 miles

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

Both rear tyres have age related deterioration

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 77,546 miles

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 72,919 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 66,982 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 66,976 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 59,896 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 59,281 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 54,465 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 47,884 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 42,495 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2018 42,489 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 34,101 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 30 Aug 2016 25,060 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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AJ54 ESS is a 2013 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AJ54 ESS, 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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What year was AJ54 ESS registered?

AJ54 ESS is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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