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AJ17 ZRU

2017 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,070 mi
Last recorded40,070 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Ka26,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ17 ZRU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 40,070 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 40,069 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/15 85 v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear and has a nail in it. offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 33,290 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside, wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2024 25,975 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 24,221 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 21,113 miles

Nearside Front Outer sidewall is perishing

Offside Front Outer sidewall is perishing

Pass 13 Aug 2021 16,963 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 13,804 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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AJ17 ZRU is a 2017 Ford Ka in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZRU, 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 ZRU registered?

AJ17 ZRU is a 2017 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 August 2017.

Is AJ17 ZRU safe to buy?

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