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FJ61 PGF

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,293 mi
Last recorded87,293 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ61 PGF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 87,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1756514 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2025 87,280 miles

Nearside Front Brake locking device missing caliper missing split pin (1.1.21 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1756514 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2025 86,618 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive beam axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive beam axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 81,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1756514 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 74,901 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front top strut bracket corroded

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front top strut bracket corroded

exhaust bracket broken , cat area

Pass 8 Aug 2022 67,951 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust support bracket broken (but still supported)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2021 59,693 miles

both front tyres perishing

front wiper blades slightly smearing

rear exhaust clamp missing

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2021 59,693 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working side (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

all 4 tyres perishing

front wiper blades slightly smearing

rear exhaust clamp missing

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2020 53,965 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre tread close to legal limit

both rear tyre walls perished

exhaust front pipe support bracket corroded and broken

rear exhaust silencer corroded

rear wiper blade split 12" blade

Pass 2 Aug 2019 47,009 miles

both rear tyres perished

rear exhaust silencer badly corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2019 47,008 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

both rear tyres perished

rear exhaust silencer badly corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2018 37,403 miles

Front tyres have cracking in side walls and in tread

Rear tyres have cracking in side walls and in tread

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2017 29,550 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 22,083 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 22,082 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 13,091 miles

cracks showing on the outer tyre sidewall nearside rear tyre

cracks showing on the outer tyre sidewall offside front tyre

cracks showing on the outer tyre sidewall offside rear tyre

surface corrosion on the front brake discs

Pass 28 Aug 2014 4,890 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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FJ61 PGF is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black 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 FJ61 PGF, 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 FJ61 PGF registered?

FJ61 PGF is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2011.

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