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Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
front alignment requires adjustment both front tyres inner edges wearing
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
n/s front brake pad wear wiring not connected to pad
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot clip deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot clip deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
rear axle corroded
Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play both front steering rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
rear axle corroded
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, VERY worn on inner edges, cords will soon be exposed. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, VERY worn on inner edges, cords will soon be exposed. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust system insecure box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear exhaust rubber missing but exhaust still secure
Nearside Front Upper strut top mounting corroded
Offside Front Upper strut top mounting corroded
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Upper strut top mounting corroded
Offside Front Upper strut top mounting corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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FT61 DYW is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 FT61 DYW, 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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FT61 DYW is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 December 2011.
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