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BJ11 ZDY

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,934 mi
Last recorded108,934 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 ZDY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 108,934 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2025 108,921 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2024 94,651 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 88,397 miles

Rear axle very rusty

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges and nearside getting close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 81,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 81,681 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 78,346 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension parts getting rusty in places

Pass 20 Apr 2020 76,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 69,627 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 61,976 miles

SLIGHT BLOW FROM REAR EXHAUST JOINT

Pass 15 Mar 2017 53,268 miles

O/S/F TYRE STARTING TO WEAR ON INNER EDGE

O/S/R TYRE GETTING CLOSE TO LIMIT

REAR EXHAUST VERY CORRODED

Pass 31 Mar 2016 45,355 miles

1/ REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY

2/ N/S/R TYRE GETTING LOW

Pass 26 Mar 2015 36,691 miles

1/ REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY

Pass 1 Apr 2014 27,150 miles

1/ REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY

Fail 1 Apr 2014 27,150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

1/ REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY

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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BJ11 ZDY is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BJ11 ZDY, 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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BJ11 ZDY is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 April 2011.

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