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BL13 TJX

2013 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,265 mi
Last recorded86,265 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL13 TJX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 86,265 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody Covered With Underbody Seal

Fail 13 Aug 2026 86,265 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Around (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody Covered With Underbody Seal

Pass 19 Aug 2025 79,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 73,927 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 73,298 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 70,842 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 64,870 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 64,869 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 60,077 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 50,925 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 44,850 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 38,516 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 29,402 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 19,357 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 13,958 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 TJX is a 2013 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TJX, 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 TJX registered?

BL13 TJX is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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