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BF13 ZYW

2013 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,484 mi
Last recorded94,484 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF13 ZYW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 94,484 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

Offside Rear handbrake cable bracket broken off body but handbrake cable still secure

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle/beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both handbrake cables outer sleeves frayed/splitting

Fail 25 Nov 2025 94,484 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

Offside Rear handbrake cable bracket broken off body but handbrake cable still secure

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle/beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both handbrake cables outer sleeves frayed/splitting

Pass 18 Dec 2024 91,420 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both handbrake cables frayed

Pass 30 Jan 2024 88,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle/spring seats (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 83,715 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 83,711 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and center (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 81,970 miles

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

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper top suspension mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear top shock absorber bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 77,872 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front exhaust mount broken and corroded

rear axle beam corroded

rear exhaust clamp missing and exhaust system corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2021 77,657 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil sump badly corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front exhaust mount broken and corroded

rear axle beam corroded

rear exhaust clamp missing and exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2020 69,788 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 54,756 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 54,756 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 41,920 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 31,464 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 18,001 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 17,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 ZYW is a 2013 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZYW, 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 ZYW registered?

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

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