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BJ57 LNM

2007 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,975 mi
Last recorded76,975 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 76,975 miles

chassis corroding

engine noise

n/s/f tyre worn out on edges

rear tyres deteriorating

Fail 30 Oct 2017 76,975 miles

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

chassis corroding

engine noise

n/s/f tyre worn out on edges

rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 31 Oct 2016 73,097 miles

General corrosion of underside of vehicle.

N/S/F tyre worn on inside edge.

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F bottom arm rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 73,097 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

General corrosion of underside of vehicle.

N/S/F tyre worn on inside edge.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F bottom arm rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 67,739 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 67,739 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 60,493 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 60,493 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 53,718 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)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 47,798 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Oct 2012 47,798 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 42,933 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 29,276 miles

brake discs setereating

o/s/f road wheel damaged and some distortion

tyres perished

Fail 30 Oct 2010 29,276 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

brake discs setereating

tyres perished

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 LNM is a 2007 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LNM, 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 LNM registered?

BJ57 LNM is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 November 2007.

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