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BJ16 ELX

2016 Ford Ka

Gold Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,144 mi
Last recorded39,144 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ16 ELX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2016
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2025 39,144 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2024 31,582 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 27 Sep 2023 23,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low & cracked (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 4 Oct 2022 17,560 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 15,251 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 13,879 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 10,144 miles

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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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BJ16 ELX is a 2016 Ford Ka in Gold with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 30,048 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 BJ16 ELX, 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 10 years old, this Ford Ka is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ16 ELX registered?

BJ16 ELX is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is BJ16 ELX safe to buy?

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