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BJ57 GJZ

2007 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,218 mi
Last recorded80,218 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 80,218 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 80,218 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 71,042 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 71,029 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 64,848 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED IN TREADS.

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL AREA. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2017 62,254 miles
Pass 30 May 2016 50,686 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges165/60/14

Fail 30 May 2016 50,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges165/60/14

Fail 30 May 2015 39,000 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 May 2015 39,000 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 May 2014 25,517 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 23,145 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 19,325 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 19,325 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 15,739 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 11,701 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 GJZ is a 2007 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GJZ, 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 GJZ is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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