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BD07 EFL

2007 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

37,189 mi
Last recorded37,189 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD07 EFL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 37,189 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body close to wishbone and sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner 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))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 33,481 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body close to wishbone and sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 31,789 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner arch corroded nut not weaking the structure

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Arch area behind the shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Both rear shock absorb er corroded

Fail 22 May 2023 29,685 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch corroded excessively (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded worn and scorched at the back of the discs b/s/o/v (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front inner arch corroded but not weakening structure

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2022 29,117 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/subframe mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/subframe mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2022 29,117 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively insecure ref:- retaining clip (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split & retaining clip broken (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/subframe mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/subframe mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 28,378 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 27,869 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 27,070 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 27,070 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed fouling on wheel (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 26,165 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 26,153 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 25,168 miles

crack in swept area less than 40mm.

minor gear box oil leak.

n/s/r tyre has minor age cracking.

Fail 6 May 2017 25,086 miles

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

both rear tyres have minor age cracking.

crack in swept area less than 40mm.

minor gear box oil leak.

nail in o/s/r tyre.

o/s/f suspension arm bal joint dust cover deteriorating.

Pass 21 May 2016 23,799 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2015 22,367 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 22,367 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2014 21,113 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 May 2014 21,113 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 25 May 2013 19,696 miles

advise repacement of both n/s/f and o/s/f tyres due to wear on outer edges caused by poor wheel alignment.

Pass 26 May 2012 18,557 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 May 2011 15,856 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2010 12,455 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 EFL is a 2007 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 BD07 EFL, 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 EFL is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2007.

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