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BF61 JZH

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,516 mi
Last recorded44,516 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 JZH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 44,516 miles

All 4 tyres cracked in tread pattern

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

both front wipers smearing slightly

front flexi exhaust pipe deteriorated

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2018 38,744 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 38,744 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

both front brake discs on inner are badly worn on inners and corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2017 33,006 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 27,003 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front tyres 3mm, slightly worn on outer

n/s/r tyre 2mm, o/s/r tyre 3mm, both cracked

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2015 21,304 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2015 21,304 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2014 15,855 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust slightly corroded

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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BF61 JZH is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 BF61 JZH, 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.

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What year was BF61 JZH registered?

BF61 JZH is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 September 2011.

Is BF61 JZH safe to buy?

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