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EJ61 LWD

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,658 mi
Last recorded54,658 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 LWD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 54,658 miles

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from inner drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 54,658 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from inner drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 52,267 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 49,692 miles

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from inner drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 49,692 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from inner drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 46,707 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 43,055 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 43,055 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 39,345 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 36,886 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 33,921 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 30,294 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 26,245 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 21,968 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 17,308 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust back box corroded

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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EJ61 LWD 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 EJ61 LWD, 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 EJ61 LWD registered?

EJ61 LWD is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 November 2011.

Is EJ61 LWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ61 LWD shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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