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RJ57 LCW

2007 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,283 mi
Last recorded70,283 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ57 LCW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2023 70,283 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone inner rear bush starting to split/ wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front brake discs starting to rust/ wear on inner surfaces

both front suspension top mountings slight movement

both front wheels- inner rims slightly distorted

both rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

front and rear number plates starting to delaminate

nearside front headlamp lens starting to mist

nearside rear tyre starting to crack/ perish on inner sidewall

rear axle mounting bushes starting to crack/ perish

rear inner wheel arches, inner sill panels, front/ rear chassis, floors and nearside rear quarter panel starting to rust

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 25 Feb 2022 66,265 miles

both front suspension top mountings slight movement

both front wheels- inner rims slightly distorted

both rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

front and rear number plates starting to delaminate

front brake discs inner surfaces starting to rust/ wear

gearbox area damp

nearside front headlamp lens starting to mist

offside mirror glass cracked

offside rear suspension lower wishbone inner rear bush starting to split/ wear

rear axle mounting bushes starting to crack/ perish

rear inner wheel arches, inner sill panels, front/ rear chassis and floors starting to rust

rear reverse lamp not working

small stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 25 Feb 2022 66,265 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front suspension top mountings slight movement

both front wheels- inner rims slightly distorted

both rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

coolant level low

front and rear number plates starting to delaminate

front brake discs inner surfaces starting to rust/ wear

gearbox area damp

nearside front headlamp lens starting to mist

offside mirror glass cracked

offside rear suspension lower wishbone inner rear bush starting to split/ wear

rear axle mounting bushes starting to crack/ perish

rear inner wheel arches, inner sill panels, front/ rear chassis and floors starting to rust

rear reverse lamp not working

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 25 Feb 2021 61,415 miles

Coolant level VERY LOW

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear inner wheel arches, inner sills, front floor and front chassis corroded

Reverse light not working

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 61,415 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant level VERY LOW

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear inner wheel arches, inner sills, front floor and front chassis corroded

Reverse light not working

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 58,641 miles

both front suspension top mountings slight movement

both rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

front number plate starting to discolour/ de-laminate

nearside rear reverse lamp not working

offside door mirror glass cracked

offside front suspension lower wishbone inner rear bush starting to split/ wear

rear axle mounting bushes starting to crack/ perish

rear inner wheel arches, inner sill panels, front floors and front chassis starting to rust

small stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 19 Feb 2020 58,634 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front suspension top mountings slight movement

both rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

front number plate starting to discolour/ de-laminate

nearside front tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

nearside rear reverse lamp not working

offside door mirror glass cracked

offside front suspension lower wishbone inner rear bush starting to split/ wear

rear axle mounting bushes starting to crack/ perish

rear inner wheel arches, inner sill panels, front floors and front chassis starting to rust

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 21 Feb 2019 53,731 miles

both rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

brake fluid level slightly low

offside front suspension lower wishbone inner rear bush starting to split/ wear

offside front tyre tread inner edge worn low

offside mirror glass small cracks

offside rear inner wheel arch starting to rust

rear axle mounting bushes starting to crack/ perish

small stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 19 Feb 2019 53,730 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower wishbone inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

both rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

brake fluid level slightly low

offside front suspension lower wishbone inner rear bush starting to split/ wear

offside front tyre tread inner edge worn low

offside mirror glass small cracks

offside rear inner wheel arch starting to rust

rear axle mounting bushes starting to crack/ perish

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 24 Feb 2018 46,571 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 24 Feb 2017 41,280 miles

front brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres perished

Fail 24 Feb 2017 41,280 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Feb 2016 35,882 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 26,911 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 22,770 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 18,198 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 13,866 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 10,452 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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RJ57 LCW is a 2007 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LCW, 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 LCW registered?

RJ57 LCW is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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