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BL13 OXD

2013 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,260 mi
Last recorded96,260 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL13 OXD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2026 96,260 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 84,796 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking efficiency low

Fail 20 Mar 2025 84,796 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking efficiency low

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 107,707 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 107,704 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe into rear silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 55,898 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2023 55,898 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 49,285 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 43,111 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 40,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 37,665 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 29,331 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 21,438 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 21,074 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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BL13 OXD is a 2013 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2013 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 40,573 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 BL13 OXD, 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 13 years old, this Ford Ka is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BL13 OXD registered?

BL13 OXD is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 August 2013.

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