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BJ13 GWF

2013 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,049 mi
Last recorded76,049 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 GWF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 76,049 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 76,049 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 63,238 miles

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))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 63,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (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))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 58,988 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 58,986 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 51,517 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blow from by flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 51,517 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blow from by flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable bracket broke off but cable supported by other brackets

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

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

Offside Rear Handbrake cable bracket broke off but cable supported by other brackets

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 42,223 miles

Front exhaust clamp rotted away but not leaking gases.

Fail 25 Oct 2021 42,223 miles

Front exhaust clamp rotted away but not leaking gases.

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 36,505 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak by flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable bracket broke off but cable supported by other brackets

Offside Rear Handbrake cable bracket broke off but cable supported by other brackets

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 26,513 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear handbrake cable bracket broke off but cable supported by other brackets

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 17,150 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 11,847 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 7,850 miles

cuts to n/s/f tyre wall but not to cords

Fail 4 Apr 2016 7,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

cuts to n/s/f tyre wall but not to cords

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 GWF 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 62.5%.

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 GWF, 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 GWF registered?

BJ13 GWF is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 April 2013.

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