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BJ13 OEG

2013 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,941 mi
Last recorded50,941 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 50,941 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold no.2 cylinder (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2024 48,376 miles

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))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 45,798 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2023 45,798 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 41,892 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 37,165 miles

Front Exhaust flexi detereated

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded O/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 33,635 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded O/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 28,075 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 23,218 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs have a lip (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2017 17,092 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 17,092 miles

Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 11 May 2016 12,252 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 OEG is a 2013 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OEG, 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 OEG registered?

BJ13 OEG is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 May 2013.

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