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BJ61 TXP

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,398 mi
Last recorded77,398 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 TXP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 77,398 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 75,513 miles

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted slightly buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 72,002 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 68,329 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 68,329 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords rip on inner side wall 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 58,938 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 54,623 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45 16 @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust to gearbox mount corroded and broken.

Pass 25 Oct 2019 50,457 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint, mount to gearbox broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside both wheels slightly buckled

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45 16 @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 50,457 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint, mount to gearbox broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside both wheels slightly buckled

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45 16 @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 44,363 miles

oil level low ( topped up)

Fail 26 Oct 2018 44,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

oil level low ( topped up)

Pass 24 Oct 2017 37,523 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 25,178 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 17,533 miles

Nearside Front 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 13 Oct 2014 10,169 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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BJ61 TXP is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver 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 BJ61 TXP, 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 BJ61 TXP registered?

BJ61 TXP is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 October 2011.

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