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EX11 JOH

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,536 mi
Last recorded96,536 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX11 JOH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 96,536 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2025 96,403 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 88,481 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 88,444 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre starting to misshape

Pass 2 Oct 2023 79,332 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 62,849 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 62,849 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 55,876 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 52,223 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 49,414 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 45,064 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 45,064 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 38,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 38,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 25,940 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 16,100 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 13,622 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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EX11 JOH is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EX11 JOH, 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 EX11 JOH registered?

EX11 JOH is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 March 2011.

Is EX11 JOH safe to buy?

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