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BJ57 LNG

2007 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

81,788 mi
Last recorded81,788 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 LNG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2019 81,788 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively fronts (1.2.1 (e))

both front wiper blades smearing the screen

general corrosion to the underside and components

n/s/f suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated but still preventing the ingress of dirt

rear suspension trailing arm rubber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ( both

transmission oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2018 68,752 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 68,752 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 60,570 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low.

Offside Front headlight condensating.

Offside Rear tyre wearing low.

Rear axle mount bushes deteriorated.

both front wiper blades split at ends.

coolant leak

Fail 4 Jul 2017 60,316 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing low.

Offside Front headlight condensating.

Offside Rear tyre wearing low.

both front wiper blades split at ends.

Pass 9 Jul 2016 54,791 miles

condensation in o/s headlamp.

foglamp switch worn.

Fail 9 Jul 2016 54,791 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both. (1.1.C.1d)

condensation in o/s headlamp.

foglamp switch worn.

Pass 17 Jul 2015 39,408 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre has light cracking in outer treads

Fail 16 Jul 2015 39,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre has light cracking in outer treads

Pass 19 Sep 2014 35,642 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 30,438 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 30,437 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 25,210 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres have small cracks on outer sidewall

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge/small cracks on outer sidewall

Fail 30 Aug 2012 25,198 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyre's starting to perish

Pass 19 Sep 2011 20,592 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 16,750 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 LNG is a 2007 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 LNG, 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 LNG is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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