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FG68 GJU

2018 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,952 mi
Last recorded65,952 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG68 GJU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 65,952 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working middle (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2026 65,948 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust flexi joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working middle (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 65,815 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2025 60,970 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Unable to know if connected under mot conditions. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe. Advise repair. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 60,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Unable to know if connected under mot conditions. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant level on minimum mark.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe. Advise repair. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 47,961 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 47,961 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 37,935 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 26,549 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 13,812 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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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FG68 GJU is a 2018 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2018 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 24,634 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 FG68 GJU, 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 8 years old, this Ford Ka is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FG68 GJU registered?

FG68 GJU is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2018.

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