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BG07 EXW

2007 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,063 mi
Last recorded97,063 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG07 EXW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 97,063 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear no reverse lights

general under body corrosion.

Fail 8 Mar 2021 97,063 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear no reverse lights

general under body corrosion.

Pass 2 Mar 2020 94,930 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear arm (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear arm (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

general surface corrosion under body

Pass 21 Mar 2019 93,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 93,174 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 91,605 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 91,603 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill front to rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 89,008 miles

Offside Rear offside rear tyre perished in tread area

condensation inside offside front headlight

frobt brake pads low,both front brake discs lipped on outer edges

front number plate delaminating

Fail 1 Mar 2017 89,041 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement beam axle trailing arm to chassis mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement beam axle trailing arm to chassis mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear offside rear tyre perished in tread area

condensation inside offside front headlight

frobt brake pads low,both front brake discs lipped on outer edges

front number plate delaminating

Pass 14 Mar 2016 85,735 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 85,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 79,390 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 73,330 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 73,330 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

n/s.reg.plate bulb out but came on during test and stayed on

Pass 28 Mar 2013 67,719 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 54,130 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 39,626 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 39,626 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2010 26,073 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 26,073 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BG07 EXW is a 2007 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2007 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 42,273 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 BG07 EXW, 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 19 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BG07 EXW is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 May 2007.

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