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RJ57 DZG

2007 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

10,115 mi
Last recorded10,115 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ57 DZG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 10,115 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Mar 2018 105,115 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing x2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Mar 2017 95,468 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror is cracked

Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to test seat belt

Fail 8 Mar 2017 95,468 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wing mirror is cracked

Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to test seat belt

Pass 3 Mar 2016 87,099 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 87,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 77,245 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 75,107 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 75,107 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 65,762 miles

Front numberplate cracked

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 65,762 miles

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

Front numberplate cracked

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 57,570 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Aug 2012 57,570 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 50,635 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 50,635 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 34,773 miles

Front discs look worn.

Front wiper blades don't clear windscreen effecively

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2010 34,061 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Front discs look worn.

Front wiper blades don't clear windscreen effecively

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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RJ57 DZG is a 2007 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 RJ57 DZG, 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 RJ57 DZG registered?

RJ57 DZG is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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