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GF11 JZJ

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

84,532 mi
Last recorded84,532 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF11 JZJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 84,532 miles

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

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

noise coming from steering coulomb area

Fail 9 Sep 2025 84,531 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

noise coming from steering coulomb area

Pass 11 Sep 2024 83,087 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 82,957 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 78,217 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 73,209 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Exhaust corroded and very slightly blowing on front section

Fail 12 Sep 2022 73,209 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Exhaust corroded and very slightly blowing on front section

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 68,198 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 62,736 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2020 62,736 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2019 57,787 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Strut Mount Slight Play

Rear Exhaust Corroded

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 57,787 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Strut Mount Slight Play

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

Rear Exhaust Corroded

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 50,937 miles

Rear axle beam corroded

Rear exhaust deteriatted

Fail 5 Sep 2018 50,937 miles

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Rear exhaust deteriatted

Pass 7 Sep 2017 43,102 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriatted

Fail 7 Sep 2017 43,102 miles

Rear exhaust silencer deteriatted

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 38,087 miles

corrosion rear exhaust

surface corrosion rear suspension

Fail 5 Sep 2016 38,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

corrosion rear exhaust

surface corrosion rear suspension

Pass 7 Sep 2015 33,200 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 33,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 26,778 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 26,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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GF11 JZJ is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 GF11 JZJ, 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 GF11 JZJ registered?

GF11 JZJ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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