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BJ13 LJO

2013 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

67,437 mi
Last recorded67,437 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 67,437 miles

oil added to engine

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded rungs on both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2025 67,437 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded rungs on both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil added to engine

Pass 24 Oct 2024 59,235 miles

Centre to rear exhaust sleeve clamp is missing

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 56,923 miles

centre to rear exhaust sleeve clamp is missing

Pass 22 Oct 2022 54,502 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

cam belt service histort

Pass 16 Oct 2021 51,723 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2021 51,723 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 50,652 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 44,991 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 34,697 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 34,697 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 32,326 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 25,863 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 18,605 miles

child seat fitted n/s rear unable to fully check seat belt

nail in n/s rear tyre

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 LJO is a 2013 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LJO, 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 LJO registered?

BJ13 LJO is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 April 2013.

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