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BJ13 EJN

2013 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,265 mi
Last recorded83,265 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 EJN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 83,265 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2026 83,262 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 80,356 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

various underbody components corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2025 80,352 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

various underbody components corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2024 75,490 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened strong advisory (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened strong advisory (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened been under sealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 27 Jan 2023 65,883 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR EXHAUST BOX, PIPE SPLIT (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test AIR FRESHNERS HANGING FROM INTERIOR MIRROR ()

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

SURFACE CORROSION BOTH REAR SPRING BASES,(AXLE).

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge DRIVERS REAR TYRE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 65,883 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR EXHAUST BOX, PIPE SPLIT (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test AIR FRESHNERS HANGING FROM INTERIOR MIRROR ()

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

SURFACE CORROSION BOTH REAR SPRING BASES,(AXLE).

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge DRIVERS REAR TYRE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 61,555 miles

Rear axle beam slightly corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2022 61,555 miles

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

Rear axle beam slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2021 57,257 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 57,257 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 53,778 miles

N/S FRONT & REAR TYRE TREADS LOW

SLIGHT PLAY N/S FRONT SUSPENSION STRUT TOP MOUNTING

Pass 29 Jan 2019 50,527 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 47,228 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 42,626 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 40,279 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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BJ13 EJN is a 2013 Ford Ka in White 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 BJ13 EJN, 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 BJ13 EJN registered?

BJ13 EJN is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 June 2013.

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