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AR07 XWJ

2007 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

51,845 mi
Last recorded51,845 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 XWJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 51,845 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 51,845 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 47,104 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted both front inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Fail 3 Aug 2021 47,098 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/chassis near axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted both front inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Jul 2020 43,523 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 40,854 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor & chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Wiper blade starting to split

Fail 21 Oct 2019 40,854 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor & chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Wiper blade starting to split

Pass 22 Oct 2018 36,383 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre has slight cracking around tread

Pass 29 Aug 2017 30,746 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust slightly deteriorated

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 30,746 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust slightly deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 26,271 miles

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

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

exhaust front pipe flex loose

Pass 2 Sep 2015 21,603 miles

Offside Front tyre getting close to the limit

all 4 tyres cracked & perished

Fail 2 Sep 2015 21,603 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front tyre getting close to the limit

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all 4 tyres cracked & perished

Pass 19 Aug 2014 16,444 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 15,299 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 13,929 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 13,929 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 12,474 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 10,293 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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AR07 XWJ is a 2007 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2007 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 42,273 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 AR07 XWJ, 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 19 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AR07 XWJ registered?

AR07 XWJ is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 August 2007.

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