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BJ13 OEC

2013 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,774 mi
Last recorded71,774 miles
Recorded on13 May 2023
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 OEC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2023 71,774 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension arm bushes worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2023 71,774 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension arm bushes worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 60,250 miles

Both Sides Rear Brake Drums Corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

General Corrosion on Under Body Components

Oil leak, but not excessive From Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2022 60,249 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both Sides Rear Brake Drums Corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

General Corrosion on Under Body Components

Oil leak, but not excessive From Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 54,519 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 53,419 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 46,961 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 42,818 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 26,937 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 9,728 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 OEC is a 2013 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OEC, 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 OEC registered?

BJ13 OEC is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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