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EN11 BFJ

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,195 mi
Last recorded93,195 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN11 BFJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 93,195 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2025 88,240 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2025 88,229 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front headlight unit loose

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

Pass 24 May 2024 84,075 miles

Nearside Front headlamp mounting bracket broken

both nearside hub cap missing

rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 16 May 2024 84,012 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front headlamp mounting bracket broken

both nearside hub cap missing

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 27 Apr 2023 78,963 miles

Nearside Front headlamp damaged mounting brackets broken

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

both nearside hub cap missing

Fail 25 Apr 2023 78,922 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front headlamp damaged mounting brackets broken

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

both nearside hub cap missing

front brake pads about 75% worn

rear mud flap & wing liner damaged rubbing on tyre

Pass 19 May 2022 73,625 miles

Nearside Front headlamp damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2021 68,739 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box and joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight split in ball joint gaitor (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear shocks corroded

exhaust system corroded (middle and rear)

various body damage

wheel trims fitted (retainers not checked)

Pass 23 May 2020 61,553 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 56,595 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 48,746 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust backbox corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2018 48,722 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2017 42,019 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2016 33,289 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 33,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 21,804 miles

Cut in side wall on n/s/f outer tyre side wall.

Pass 21 Jul 2014 19,040 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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EN11 BFJ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue 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 EN11 BFJ, 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 EN11 BFJ registered?

EN11 BFJ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 July 2011.

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