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DX09 TJZ

2009 Ford Ka

Brown Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

127,087 mi
Last recorded127,087 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX09 TJZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 127,087 miles

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

Position lamp incorrect colour o/sand n/s front side lights blue and flicker when not on. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

surface corrosion under body.

Fail 28 Jul 2025 127,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp incorrect colour o/sand n/s front side lights blue and flicker when not on. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

surface corrosion under body.

Fail 16 Jul 2025 126,576 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Position lamp incorrect colour o/sand n/s front side lights blue and flicker when not on. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

surface corrosion under body.

Pass 31 Jul 2024 121,616 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 112,356 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 obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2023 112,161 miles

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

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

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 obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 100,178 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 100,178 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 94,893 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 91,574 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2020 91,482 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 82,298 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 73,599 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 73,599 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 66,842 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 65,166 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 65,165 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 60,651 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 59,169 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)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 3 Apr 2014 52,341 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 52,341 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 44,618 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2012 33,114 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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DX09 TJZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Brown with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2009 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 50,765 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 DX09 TJZ, 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 17 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DX09 TJZ registered?

DX09 TJZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 April 2009.

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