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RF07 PLJ

2007 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

73,634 mi
Last recorded73,634 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF07 PLJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2021 73,634 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyre treads wearing low

Pass 21 Sep 2020 71,734 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 69,425 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 69,405 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb not seated correctly. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 68,131 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 66,755 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2016 62,426 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn to 0mm on inner edge and close to limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn to 0mm on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

serious corrosion around fuel filler flap

Fail 27 Jul 2016 62,426 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn to 0mm on inner edge and close to limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn to 0mm on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

serious corrosion around fuel filler flap

Pass 25 Jul 2015 57,233 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2015 57,233 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 54,796 miles

advance unbonding to o/s/f lower arm inner bush needs attention

corrosion to fuel filler

exhaust corroded

movment in rear top mounts

n/s/r tyre badly age cracking 6 years old needs attention

o/s/r tyre badly age cracking nail in tread needs attention

rear beam axle bushes starting to split

Fail 5 Sep 2014 54,796 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advance unbonding to o/s/f lower arm inner bush needs attention

corrosion to fuel filler

exhaust corroded

movment in rear top mounts

n/s/r tyre badly age cracking 6 years old needs attention

o/s/r tyre badly age cracking nail in tread needs attention

rear beam axle bushes starting to split

Pass 29 Jul 2013 50,356 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush unbonding

Fail 29 Jul 2013 50,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush unbonding

Pass 27 Jul 2012 45,933 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn

n/s/r tyre worn uneven

Fail 27 Jul 2012 45,933 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn

n/s/r tyre worn uneven

Pass 5 Aug 2011 40,826 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

age cracking to rear tyres

front discs worn

nsr tyre feathering

osf headlight unit water ingress

osf inner wheel arch trim slightly loose

small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 5 Aug 2011 40,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

age cracking to rear tyres

front discs worn

nsr tyre feathering

osf headlight unit water ingress

osf inner wheel arch trim slightly loose

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 11 Aug 2010 30,505 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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RF07 PLJ is a 2007 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 RF07 PLJ, 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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RF07 PLJ is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 July 2007.

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