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BF13 RXO

2013 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

56,003 mi
Last recorded56,003 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF13 RXO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 56,003 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 29 Nov 2025 56,003 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 53,208 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 53,208 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Front brakes offside low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 50,163 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear wiper defective

Fail 11 Nov 2023 50,163 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear wiper defective

Pass 4 Nov 2022 48,254 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 Jan 2022 47,822 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 45,894 miles

Coolant leak From thermostat housing area, at side of cylinder head ()

Damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 41,576 miles

Damage of less than 1 cm diameter in nearside and offside front windscreen

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 22 Oct 2018 35,302 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 25,990 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 20,157 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front pads low

Pass 15 Mar 2016 14,195 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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BF13 RXO is a 2013 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BF13 RXO, 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 BF13 RXO registered?

BF13 RXO is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 March 2013.

Is BF13 RXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF13 RXO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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