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AP64 LZJ

2015 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,516 mi
Last recorded72,516 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Ford Ka32,755 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP64 LZJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 72,516 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear axle is corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low on edges, Offside front is perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 72,442 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear axle is corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low on edges, Offside front is perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 69,397 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 25 Nov 2024 69,273 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 63,190 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 55,184 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2022 55,184 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 49,548 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Slight corrosion to rear axle

Pass 17 Nov 2020 43,744 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 17,941 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 15,972 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 11,328 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018 11,326 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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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AP64 LZJ is a 2015 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2015 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 32,755 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 AP64 LZJ, 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 11 years old, this Ford Ka is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AP64 LZJ registered?

AP64 LZJ is a 2015 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2015.

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