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BJ57 LNO

2007 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

77,030 mi
Last recorded77,030 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 LNO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 77,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

o/s/f coil spring rubbing on inner wheel arch cover

Fail 15 Oct 2021 76,997 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch cover insecure

Pass 26 Oct 2020 72,954 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s behind shockers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s rails onto sub frames (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front top mount has play

Offside Rear top mount has play

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage front lower panel (2.1.5 (a))

Rear n/s and o/s inner arch, front lower section rusting

Fail 26 Oct 2020 72,954 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s behind shockers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s rails onto sub frames (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working n/s and o/s (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front top mount has play

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear top mount has play

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage front lower panel (2.1.5 (a))

Rear n/s and o/s inner arch, front lower section rusting

Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment n/s and o/s pins missing (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 68,529 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 68,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 59,466 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 59,430 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill to sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged rubbing on wheel rim (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017
Pass 14 Oct 2016 46,020 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 38,099 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 32,654 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 32,654 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 29,918 miles

n/s/f tyre edge tread worn off

rear axle big bushes worn

Fail 27 Sep 2012 28,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 28,071 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 22,685 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 22,685 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 17,352 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 LNO is a 2007 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LNO, 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 LNO registered?

BJ57 LNO is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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