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AJ17 MZX

2017 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

28,457 mi
Last recorded28,457 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Ka26,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ17 MZX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 28,457 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 28,457 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDE WALL ,MARKED, (MARKED). (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge DEVOID OF TREAD ,DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDE WALL, (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 26,284 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test parking permit

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 24,540 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 22,905 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 21,307 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 21,307 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 19,189 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 19,189 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 15,879 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020

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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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AJ17 MZX is a 2017 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2017 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 26,876 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 AJ17 MZX, 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 9 years old, this Ford Ka is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AJ17 MZX registered?

AJ17 MZX is a 2017 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is AJ17 MZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ17 MZX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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