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GF11 LJE

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

111,285 mi
Last recorded111,285 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF11 LJE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 111,285 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 108,827 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 106,608 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 104,911 miles

Slight blow on exhaust

Pass 2 Jul 2022 103,767 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 100,773 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 94,281 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes split

n/s/f tyre valve perished

n/s/r tyre 2mm

o/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/r tyre 3mm

rear bump stops broken

rear exhaust baffles noisy

Pass 10 Jul 2019 91,553 miles

both rear hand brake cable brackets broken

front exhaust bracket corroded off

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre 3mm

Fail 5 Jul 2019 91,517 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

both rear hand brake cable brackets broken

front brake discs worn

front exhaust bracket corroded off

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 5 Jul 2018 84,888 miles

Front pads getting low

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018 84,888 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front pads getting low

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 77,023 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 68,928 miles

Rear exhaust silencer is heavily corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2015 53,576 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 53,756 miles

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

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

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)

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

slight noise nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 5 Jul 2014 42,630 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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GF11 LJE is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJE, 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 LJE registered?

GF11 LJE is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 May 2011.

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