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BJ57 LNP

2007 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

54,764 mi
Last recorded54,764 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2022 54,764 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 50,686 miles

body chassis suspension surface corrosion

Fail 22 Dec 2020 50,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

body chassis suspension surface corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2019 37,727 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 34,879 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracked

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 33,148 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 31,572 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 31,567 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front subframe mounting area corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2015 28,617 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 28,614 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 25,613 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 25,613 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Gear box oil leak

Nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Sep 2013 22,202 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 18,666 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 15,075 miles

Brake fluid low

Pass 23 Sep 2010 11,588 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 LNP is a 2007 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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