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BD13 JFJ

2013 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,659 mi
Last recorded80,659 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD13 JFJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 80,659 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Sep 2024 76,768 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))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 71,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Sep 2022 62,229 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 62,130 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 62,130 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 61,548 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 56,751 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Jul 2018 48,512 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 38,530 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 38,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 31,527 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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BD13 JFJ is a 2013 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BD13 JFJ, 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 BD13 JFJ registered?

BD13 JFJ is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 June 2013.

Is BD13 JFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD13 JFJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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