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BJ11 ZFN

2011 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,181 mi
Last recorded76,181 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 ZFN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2024 76,181 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 69,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 69,151 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 61,227 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 61,090 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 53,807 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 47,615 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 47,613 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 43,921 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 40,265 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 36,411 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2016 34,619 miles

front brake pads worn thin

Fail 15 Mar 2016 34,619 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake pads worn thin

Fail 10 Mar 2015 32,105 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 32,105 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2014 24,818 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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BJ11 ZFN is a 2011 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BJ11 ZFN, 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 ZFN is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2011.

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