MOT Status
ValidMileage
84,756 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Exhaust system and rear silencer corroded
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flex pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on outer edge- REQUIRES ATTENTION ASAP (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake has low reading- efficiency just passed (17%)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Exhaust system and rear silencer corroded
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flex pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on outer edge- REQUIRES ATTENTION ASAP (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake has low reading- efficiency just passed (17%)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
rear axle heavily corroded
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack arm close on limit (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fronts nsr (5.2.3 (e))
rear suspension beam corroded on limit
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))
rear exhaust corroded
rear suspension corroded
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FJ09 ZLX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 2009 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 50,765 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 FJ09 ZLX, 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 17 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was FJ09 ZLX registered?
FJ09 ZLX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 March 2009.
Is FJ09 ZLX safe to buy?
The MOT history for FJ09 ZLX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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