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BL57 XLJ

2007 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

65,763 mi
Last recorded65,763 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 XLJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 65,763 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 48,182 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 23,490 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 18,053 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped - pads good, approx. 7mm thick (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 17,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped - pads good, approx. 7mm thick (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both rear tyres are stress cracked in edges of tread

Pass 13 Apr 2022 16,289 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2022 16,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 14,254 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 26 Feb 2021 14,254 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 11,456 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 11,456 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 10,442 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 9,853 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 9,635 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 9,635 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 9,303 miles

both rear tyres very perished

Fail 27 Nov 2015 9,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres very perished

Pass 2 Dec 2014 8,907 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 8,261 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 7,211 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 5,881 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 4,484 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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BL57 XLJ is a 2007 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XLJ, 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 XLJ is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 December 2007.

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