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BF13 ZXT

2013 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

67,919 mi
Last recorded67,919 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF13 ZXT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 67,919 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalytic Converter To Middle Exhaust Pipe Joint & Middle Exhaust Pipe To Rear Exhaust Box Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Middle To Rear Exhaust Joint Clamp Missing

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine & Gearbox Oil Leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe / Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 67,242 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195 50 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalytic Converter To Middle Exhaust Pipe Joint & Middle Exhaust Pipe To Rear Exhaust Box Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Middle To Rear Exhaust Joint Clamp Missing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm, Replace ASAP, 195 50 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm & Bald Inner Edge, Replace ASAP, 195 50 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine & Gearbox Oil Leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Non Obligatory Wiper Blade Defective

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe / Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 51,949 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 51,895 miles

Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Both front (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both front 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2024 47,737 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 42,250 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Top mount slight play

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 42,243 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Top mount slight play

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 34,908 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe and rear box has a small blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 30,260 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 27,144 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 27,062 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is also perished 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is also perished 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 23,121 miles

Nearside Front 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 also has age related cracks (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has age related cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 19,475 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 19,475 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper slit (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper slit (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 16,205 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 13,264 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 ZXT is a 2013 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZXT, 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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BF13 ZXT is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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