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RF57 JZL

2007 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

34,983 mi
Last recorded34,983 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 34,983 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 33,509 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 33,509 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 32,228 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 32,228 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 30,543 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 27,587 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Oct 2020 25,480 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 21,475 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Oct 2019 21,475 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 19,412 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 17,956 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 17,956 miles

Drag link end inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 17,880 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 16,345 miles

Nearside Rear top mount has slight movement

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2014 14,372 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 13 Oct 2014 14,363 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 9 Oct 2013 12,161 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing inner egde.

Fail 8 Oct 2013 12,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

o/s/f tyre wearing inner egde.

spare wheel/tyre missing.

Pass 29 Oct 2012 10,093 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 10,093 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 7,663 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 5,781 miles

slight leak from clutch feed pipe

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 JZL is a 2007 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RF57 JZL, 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 JZL registered?

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

Is RF57 JZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF57 JZL shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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