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BJ57 GLV

2007 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

81,334 mi
Last recorded81,334 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 GLV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 81,334 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 77,225 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 77,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 71,097 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 71,091 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded brake pipe mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 67,072 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2019 62,877 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front inner wheel arch corroding at subframe mounting

both rear inner sills corroding

both rear outer sills corroding

front chassis corroding

rear coil springs corroding

Fail 11 Feb 2019 62,796 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre perished

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front inner wheel arch corroding at subframe mounting

both rear inner sills corroding

both rear outer sills corroding

front chassis corroding

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 27 Feb 2018 57,600 miles

n/s/f tyre has slight wear to inner edge

n/s/r tyre wall perished

Pass 15 Mar 2017 52,103 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 52,092 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 47,649 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing, behind brake hose. (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 47,638 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing, behind brake hose. (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 43,612 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 43,346 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 39,450 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 35,432 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 31,314 miles

n/s o/s front brake discs showing signs of wear but legal at time of test suggest change soon

Pass 29 Jul 2010 26,197 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 GLV is a 2007 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 BJ57 GLV, 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 GLV registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ57 GLV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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