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BJ57 XNM

2007 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,927 mi
Last recorded95,927 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 XNM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 95,927 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 95,927 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 85,614 miles

Coolant leak from thermostat housing.

Play in both top suspension mounts.

Rear tyres cracking due to age.

Fail 26 Oct 2018 85,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak from thermostat housing.

Play in both top suspension mounts.

Rear tyres cracking due to age.

Pass 31 Oct 2017 73,611 miles

Both rear axle bushes cracking.

Play in both front top suspension mounts.

Fail 30 Oct 2017 73,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Both rear axle bushes cracking.

Play in both front top suspension mounts.

Pass 7 Oct 2016 58,280 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes separated.

Fail 6 Oct 2016 58,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes separated.

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 45,665 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 38,732 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Pass 5 Nov 2013 37,116 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 5 Nov 2013 37,116 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 35,869 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)

nsf wiper split

osf headlamp unit (condensation)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 28,870 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 28,870 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 21,215 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 XNM is a 2007 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XNM, 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 XNM registered?

BJ57 XNM is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 November 2007.

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