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ET11 BXN

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

140,640 mi
Last recorded140,640 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET11 BXN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 140,640 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Wheel buckled

Fail 29 Jul 2026 140,618 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Wheel buckled

Pass 19 Jul 2025 132,087 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both OS / NS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust back box outer skin peeling

Fail 19 Jul 2025 132,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both OS / NS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust back box outer skin peeling

Pass 31 Jul 2024 122,362 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 112,920 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 104,766 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 96,754 miles

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

exhaust rear box rusted

Fail 29 Jul 2021 96,563 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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 rear box rusted

Pass 28 Jul 2020 84,503 miles

Offside Rear handbrake effort low

oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2020 84,503 miles

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

Offside Rear handbrake effort low

oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2019 75,813 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both pairs inner and outer left and right (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 70,521 miles

Rear exhaust box outer case corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2017 62,057 miles

both front tyres wearing outer edges

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2016 53,144 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 38,202 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 31 Jul 2014 25,917 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

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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ET11 BXN is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ET11 BXN, 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 ET11 BXN registered?

ET11 BXN is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 July 2011.

Is ET11 BXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET11 BXN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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