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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal subframe rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal subframe rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust outer skin cvorroded.
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust outer skin cvorroded.
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi and backbox also backbox is peeling (6.1.2 (a))
Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coolant Low
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Coolant Low
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Coolant Low
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the Vehicle
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front brake slight binding
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear Tyre tread cracking with age
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front brake slight binding
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear Tyre tread cracking with age
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear silencer corroded but not leaking
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front screen marked by nearside wiper blade
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front screen marked by nearside wiper blade
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BJ09 MGU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 BJ09 MGU, 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 BJ09 MGU registered?
BJ09 MGU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 July 2009.
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