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FJ11 USW

2011 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

144,866 mi
Last recorded144,866 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ11 USW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 144,866 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2026 144,603 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 134,852 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2025 134,720 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 127,915 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 127,789 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 114,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Mar 2023 114,748 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Feb 2022 96,434 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 96,432 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both nearside/offside (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both nearside/offside (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 77,212 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 58,620 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2020 58,307 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 39,303 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 35,771 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box / back box badly corroded (7.1.2)

Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

low rear brake effort. / only just met required efficency

Pass 13 Apr 2017 29,126 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to exhaust

Fail 13 Apr 2017 29,124 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 22 Apr 2016 22,725 miles

back box badly corroding

front wishbone rear bushes splitting from bonding

n/s/f wheel buckled

n/s/r tyre wearing on outside edge getting low and has a nail in it

o/s/r tyre getting low and cracking

strut top nuts badly corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2016 22,724 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

back box badly corroding

front wishbone rear bushes splitting from bonding

n/s/f wheel buckled

n/s/r tyre wearing on outside edge getting low and has a nail in it

o/s/r tyre getting low and cracking

strut top nuts badly corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2015 15,425 miles

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

exhaust rear box/cover corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2014 9,093 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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FJ11 USW is a 2011 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FJ11 USW, 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 FJ11 USW registered?

FJ11 USW is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 May 2011.

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