MOT Status
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81,512 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear rear axle corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre / back box connection. (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe cracked (6.1.2 (a))
Handbrake cable support brackets detached
Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Rear axle has surface corrosion
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre / back box connection. (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe cracked (6.1.2 (a))
Handbrake cable support brackets detached
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Rear axle has surface corrosion
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Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking on inner sidewall. (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Oil leak ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BS04 PHX is a 2012 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
Across all 2012 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 43,215 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 BS04 PHX, 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 14 years old, this Ford Ka is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was BS04 PHX registered?
BS04 PHX is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 November 2012.
Is BS04 PHX safe to buy?
The MOT history for BS04 PHX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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