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104,769 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear exhaust silencer corroded badly
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear exhaust silencer corroded badly
Front Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both retaining washers and nuts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated
Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both retaining washers and nuts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated
Exhaust corroded
Front Both upper suspension strut top washers corroded
Exhaust corroded
Front Both upper suspension strut top washers corroded
Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Front Both upper suspension strut top washers corroded
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake cable support bracket broken
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front brake hose slightly twisted
Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f and n/s/f (3.5.1g)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
exhaust box end very rusty,may require to attention
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f and n/s/f (3.5.1g)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
exhaust box end very rusty,may require to attention
n/s/f tyre on outer edge wearing worn,tread depth on 2.5mm,may require to attention
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (3.7.B.5b)
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)
exhaust system deteriorated
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
rear exhaust deteriorated
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear exhaust deteriorated
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LJ09 BHY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 2009 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 50,765 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 LJ09 BHY, 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 17 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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LJ09 BHY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2009.
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