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GF61 LGJ

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,005 mi
Last recorded87,005 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF61 LGJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 87,005 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 83,401 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 81,413 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 78,397 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 78,193 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 78,193 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 76,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear rear spring bump stops insecure

Pass 25 Aug 2020 75,356 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

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

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

Front strut top mount cups rusty

Fail 25 Aug 2020 75,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust deteriorated

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

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

Front strut top mount cups rusty

Pass 16 Aug 2019 73,474 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside rear inner bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess offside & nearside outer casing split (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 73,474 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside rear inner bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess offside & nearside outer casing split (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 71,661 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 71,658 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 70,319 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 70,319 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 70,938 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front discs are lipped

Pass 30 Oct 2015 62,643 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 47,503 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 LGJ is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GF61 LGJ, 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 GF61 LGJ registered?

GF61 LGJ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 November 2011.

Is GF61 LGJ safe to buy?

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