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BF61 ZFH

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

73,104 mi
Last recorded73,104 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 73,104 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 69,885 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 69,885 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Rear silencer failed unable to get a reading (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 66,568 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 66,568 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 62,728 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Feb 2023 62,727 miles

Brake cable insecure Both (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 55,911 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 9 Feb 2022 55,911 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 23 Feb 2021 50,310 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 45,396 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 41,290 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 36,718 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 31,829 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 27,129 miles

osr6mm osf5mm nsr6mm nsf6mm

Pass 1 Apr 2015 20,885 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 17,343 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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BF61 ZFH is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZFH, 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 BF61 ZFH registered?

BF61 ZFH is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 October 2011.

Is BF61 ZFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF61 ZFH shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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