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RF57 JZD

2007 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,380 mi
Last recorded88,380 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF57 JZD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2026 88,380 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch Marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

General corrosion all over underside and suspension

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 85,267 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 83,507 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 81,202 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 78,498 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 77,363 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 76,345 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 76,343 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 73,785 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 73,785 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 71,489 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 69,747 miles

Offside rear tyres age cracking, not showing cords

Fail 21 Mar 2017 69,747 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits!! inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyres age cracking, not showing cords

Pass 13 Jan 2016 67,265 miles

Front tyres both sides worn on inner edges

Offside Rear tyre badly perished

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 65,134 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 14 Jan 2014 51,908 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 36,999 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 28,022 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 28,022 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 19,679 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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RF57 JZD is a 2007 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RF57 JZD, 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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What year was RF57 JZD registered?

RF57 JZD is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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