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GF61 ECX

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,186 mi
Last recorded94,186 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF61 ECX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 94,186 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 94,186 miles

Emissions unable to be completed flexy missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 86,748 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside front inner brake disc corroded/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside front inner brake disc corroded/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Nearside rear and offside rear coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside front and offside front (4.1.4 (b))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside front upper shock absorber top mount strut plate corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Offside front upper shock absorber top mount strut plate corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel adjustment needed

Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 83,025 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside front inner brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside front inner brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Nearside rear and offside rear x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside front and offside front windscreen wiper blades defective/smearing

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 83,023 miles

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Nearside rear upper shock absorber bush (5.3.2 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside front inner brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside front inner brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Nearside rear and offside rear x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside front and offside front windscreen wiper blades defective/smearing

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil & Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (upper bush) (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 78,274 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 74,412 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion on suspension components.

Pass 26 Oct 2020 70,471 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 70,471 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 67,065 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 60,620 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 56,544 miles

exhaust tail box rusting

unable to see condition of brake pads

Pass 25 Oct 2016 54,005 miles

front wipers smearing

rear back box corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2015 47,003 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 40,669 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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GF61 ECX is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GF61 ECX, 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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GF61 ECX is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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