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EF11 BMZ

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

21,790 mi
Last recorded21,790 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF11 BMZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 21,790 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 21,790 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2025 21,038 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 19,317 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 19,317 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2023 17,422 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 14,898 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 13,035 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 12,194 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 12,194 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 11,141 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 9,899 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 9,899 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 May 2017 8,569 miles

Exhaust system and brackets corroded

Rear wipeor blade split

Pass 12 May 2016 7,215 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front tyres starting to scrub on edges of treads 195/45/16

Fail 12 May 2016 7,215 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front tyres starting to scrub on edges of treads 195/45/16

Pass 14 May 2015 5,884 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 4,450 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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EF11 BMZ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EF11 BMZ, 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 EF11 BMZ registered?

EF11 BMZ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 June 2011.

Is EF11 BMZ safe to buy?

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