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BJ13 LLD

2013 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,159 mi
Last recorded74,159 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 LLD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 74,159 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2024 70,626 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 70,413 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2023 66,623 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 62,600 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Apr 2021 56,116 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 56,115 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

NEAR SIDE FRONT STRUT MOUNTING SLIGHT WEAR.

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

Pass 27 May 2020 51,885 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 39,944 miles

SLIGHT WEAR NEAR SIDE STRUT TOP MOUNTING.

Pass 25 Apr 2018 28,999 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 25,339 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 21,493 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 21,493 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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 LLD is a 2013 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LLD, 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 LLD registered?

BJ13 LLD is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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