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BF11 NWJ

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

113,010 mi
Last recorded113,010 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF11 NWJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 113,010 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2025 111,520 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2024 108,958 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 105,516 miles

minor oil leak from sump

Pass 20 Jan 2022 102,316 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 102,316 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 99,804 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 93,893 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 93,893 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 86,713 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 81,470 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 76,051 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 76,051 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 73,241 miles

exhaust back box corroded but not leaking exhaust gases

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2015 54,844 miles

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

nsr lamp lense holed and cracked not showing white light

rear xhaust back box is corroded not blowing

Pass 11 Feb 2014 37,134 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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BF11 NWJ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 46,711 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BF11 NWJ, 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 15 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF11 NWJ registered?

BF11 NWJ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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