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PJ59 BXR

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

112,165 mi
Last recorded112,165 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 BXR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 112,165 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 106,585 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 106,585 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall 4 places (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 106,521 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced box section/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 99,565 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 99,565 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 92,225 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 92,225 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2022 85,854 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 85,854 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 77,982 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 72,104 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 65,455 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 57,627 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 49,233 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2017 49,233 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2016 45,280 miles

Oil leak engine

Fail 3 Oct 2016 45,278 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported plus clamp missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened on inside edge (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened on inside edge (3.5.1i)

Oil leak engine

outer skin on rear exhaust coming away

Pass 6 Oct 2015 39,791 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 39,789 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 34,178 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 28,154 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 22,294 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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PJ59 BXR is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 PJ59 BXR, 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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What year was PJ59 BXR registered?

PJ59 BXR is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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