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BF09 LXR

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

74,633 mi
Last recorded74,633 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 LXR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 74,633 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2026 74,626 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure Hand brake cable (1.1.15 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached bump stop (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 69,574 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 65,166 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2024 65,166 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 61,442 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 50,409 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 43,170 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 43,170 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust box has a leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 40,571 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 38,125 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 35,372 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 33,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

body slightly damage

Pass 26 Feb 2016 24,452 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 24,452 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 23,406 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 21,773 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 21,217 miles

advised. corrosion on rear exhaust.

Pass 23 Feb 2012 20,316 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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BF09 LXR is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 50,765 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 BF09 LXR, 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 17 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BF09 LXR registered?

BF09 LXR is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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