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BJ57 LHF

2007 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

23,462 mi
Last recorded23,462 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 LHF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 23,462 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 19,675 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 19,663 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 19,177 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 18,961 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 18,539 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 18,539 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 16,953 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2021 16,951 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2020 16,416 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 16,159 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 16,159 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 15,768 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 15,768 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 15,241 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 14,558 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 13,607 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 13,607 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 12,507 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 12,507 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 11,480 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 11,480 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 9,729 miles

All tyres have outer sidewalls perished.

Pass 17 Oct 2011 8,040 miles

nearside front tyre showing slight cracking on outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre showing slight cracking on outer sidewall

offside rear tyre showing slight cracking on outer sidewall

Fail 21 Oct 2010 6,818 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 6,818 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 LHF is a 2007 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 LHF, 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 LHF registered?

BJ57 LHF is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 October 2007.

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