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BJ57 CUX

2007 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

62,625 mi
Last recorded62,625 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 CUX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 62,625 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 62,625 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 55,579 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Oct 2019 55,526 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative beam doesn't move up or down when operated. (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush separating from wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush separated from metal collar. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Oct 2018 47,236 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 44,606 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 44,606 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 43,626 miles

fuel filter corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2015 42,355 miles

A/C condensor deteriorated

fuel filter slightly corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2015 42,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

A/C condensor deteriorated

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre has cut on inner sidewall but no cords exposed

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel filter slightly corroded

reverse light switch broke

Pass 29 Sep 2014 40,734 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyre side walls have slight deterioration

Fail 29 Sep 2014 40,734 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyre side walls have slight deterioration

Pass 26 Sep 2013 39,143 miles

Nearside and offside front brake discs corroded on inner edge

Nearside and offside rear tyres starting to crack on outer edge no cords exposed

Fail 26 Sep 2013 39,143 miles

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

Nearside and offside front brake discs corroded on inner edge

Nearside and offside rear tyres starting to crack on outer edge no cords exposed

Pass 11 Sep 2012 37,253 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 37,253 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 34,589 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 28,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 CUX is a 2007 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CUX, 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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What year was BJ57 CUX registered?

BJ57 CUX is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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