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BD07 EBJ

2007 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

56,735 mi
Last recorded56,735 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD07 EBJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2021 56,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipes corroded

Exhaust corroded

Heavy corrosion underneath

Inner arches corroded

NS lower arm bush worn

Subframe bushes worn

sills corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2020 55,456 miles

Front Slight play in both front strut top mountings.

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion on and around sill on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 55,456 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Corrosion has created a hole under drivers door within radios of prescribed area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Slight play in both front strut top mountings.

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion on and around sill on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 53,495 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Reversing light not working

Pass 24 Oct 2018 51,016 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 20 Oct 2018 50,987 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 48,363 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 48,358 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides excessively thin and corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 45,740 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 43,462 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 41,950 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 37,331 miles

front inner brake pads low

Fail 23 May 2014 37,237 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

front inner brake pads low

Pass 4 Jun 2013 32,837 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 28,257 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 23,197 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 18,039 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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BD07 EBJ is a 2007 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 BD07 EBJ, 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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BD07 EBJ is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 June 2007.

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