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BJ57 BCU

2007 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,188 mi
Last recorded37,188 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 BCU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 37,188 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 37,088 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing Track rod end split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing Track rod end split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 35,525 miles

Nearside Front power steering pipes corroded

Offside Front subframe mounting point corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2019 35,007 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 34,987 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 34,147 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by subfrme mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside outer sill scabbed by corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2017 33,313 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 33,312 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 32,656 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 31,745 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 31,745 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 29,903 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 29,903 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 26,924 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 22,749 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 22,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 19,131 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 16,089 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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BJ57 BCU is a 2007 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 42,273 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 BJ57 BCU, 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 19 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BJ57 BCU is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2007.

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