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MD14 BXS

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

80,654 mi
Last recorded80,654 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD14 BXS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 80,654 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 80,654 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 73,210 miles

Nearside Rear top shocker bush slightly worn

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 73,210 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 66,027 miles

both bottom suspension arm rear bushes starting to split

engine oil leak

offside front tyre outer sidewall badly cracked and perished

Fail 21 Jul 2023 66,016 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

both bottom suspension arm rear bushes starting to split

engine oil leak

front brake discs very worn corroded and lipped

offside front tyre outer sidewall badly cracked and perished

Pass 27 Jul 2022 59,989 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 59,989 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 51,460 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 45,457 miles

exhaust front flexy corroded not blowing

front number plate slightly cracked

Pass 22 Jul 2019 39,548 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 39,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 33,060 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 33,060 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 28,405 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 28,154 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 28,154 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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MD14 BXS is a 2014 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2014 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 36,395 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 MD14 BXS, 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 12 years old, this Ford Ka is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MD14 BXS registered?

MD14 BXS is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2014.

Is MD14 BXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD14 BXS shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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