MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,407 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
slight underbody corrosion
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underseal applied (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underseal applied (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underseal applied (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near petrol flap (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch near subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (has been chalked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill near rear subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch near subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLICH UNDER WING (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL CLOSURE (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLICH UNDER WING (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL CLOSURE (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working both front (3.5 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advise engine covers fitted
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Advise replacement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advise engine covers fitted
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Advise replacement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill showing signs of corrosion by rear sub frame mounting (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Side walls showing signs of age cracking (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Slight corrosion to body mounting points by upper O/S sub frame mounting. (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Side walls showing signs of age cracking (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill showing signs of corrosion by rear sub frame mounting (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Side walls showing signs of age cracking (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Slight corrosion to body mounting points by upper O/S sub frame mounting. (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Side walls showing signs of age cracking (4.1.E.1)
nearside and offside correded
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
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)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BL57 XGJ is a 2007 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 BL57 XGJ, 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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BL57 XGJ is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 December 2007.
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