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BJ57 USG

2007 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,212 mi
Last recorded43,212 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 43,212 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 43,049 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 40,268 miles

Nearside Front Wheel arch has minor corrosion

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bush deteriorated, not resulting in excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch has minor corrosion

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bush deteriorated, not resulting in excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 40,265 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel arch has minor corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bush deteriorated, not resulting in excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch has minor corrosion

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bush deteriorated, not resulting in excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 39,302 miles

Offside Front Inner wheel arch has minor corrosion

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 39,302 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch has minor corrosion

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 37,509 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 37,509 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 36,289 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 29,409 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 27,191 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 27,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 25,524 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 22,723 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 20,465 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)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 20,465 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 5 Jul 2011 17,120 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 13,813 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 USG is a 2007 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 USG, 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 USG registered?

BJ57 USG is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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