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BD13 JFY

2013 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

25,334 mi
Last recorded25,334 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 25,334 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 24,304 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 23,281 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2023 23,280 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 22,592 miles

Nearside rear hand brake cable mounting bracket broken but cable still secure

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2022 22,592 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside rear hand brake cable mounting bracket broken but cable still secure

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 20,658 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 20,658 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 18,381 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 14,037 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 9,052 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 5,313 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 2,996 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 JFY is a 2013 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BD13 JFY, 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 BD13 JFY registered?

BD13 JFY is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 June 2013.

Is BD13 JFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD13 JFY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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