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FX61 LJZ

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

40,587 mi
Last recorded40,587 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX61 LJZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 40,587 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 40,587 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 38,701 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 38,701 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 31,432 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 23,599 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Axle spring pan (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Axle spring pan (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 23,244 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 22,244 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 21,483 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 20,444 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 18,923 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 17,434 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 16,232 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 16,232 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 15,051 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 12,985 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 12,983 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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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FX61 LJZ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FX61 LJZ, 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 FX61 LJZ registered?

FX61 LJZ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 September 2011.

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