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RJ07 BEU

2007 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

76,437 mi
Last recorded76,437 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ07 BEU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2020 76,437 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

corrosion to front inner brake discs

o/s headlamp lens hazy

o/s/f inner wheel rim buckled

o/s/r tyre worn smooth on edges

Pass 9 Aug 2019 72,956 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 72,950 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 66,757 miles

Both rear tyres perishing.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2-3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle corroded in places.

Fail 9 Mar 2018 66,757 miles

Both rear tyres perishing.

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2-3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle corroded in places.

Pass 8 Mar 2017 61,434 miles

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

long handbrake travel

Pass 15 Jul 2016 59,332 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Jul 2016 59,332 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jul 2015 56,267 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 51,650 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 51,650 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 45,546 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2013 45,546 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 38,759 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 38,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside rear tyre has cut to tread area

Pass 23 May 2011 30,652 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 24,734 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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RJ07 BEU is a 2007 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 RJ07 BEU, 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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RJ07 BEU is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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