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GJ11 CFG

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,321 mi
Last recorded71,321 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ11 CFG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 71,321 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 69,569 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Also rubber bush perished/splitting, advise to renew complete arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has cracking around the inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 68,291 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 67,156 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 65,757 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Right on outer edge, dangerous place for repair, highly recommend replacing tyre with new ()

Pass 28 Jan 2021 64,471 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 64,471 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 62,945 miles

Front exhaust mounting corroded/broken

Offside Rear and nearside rear spring bump stops insecure

Fail 14 Mar 2020 62,945 miles

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

Front exhaust mounting corroded/broken

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

Offside Rear and nearside rear spring bump stops insecure

Pass 16 Mar 2019 57,566 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 51,433 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2017 44,909 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 44,908 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 35,564 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Main tread depth approx. 2 mm and worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 35,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Main tread depth approx. 2 mm and worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 25,132 miles

Nearside front windscreen wiper is slightly deteriorated

Offside front tyre tread depth is approx between 3-4 mm

Fail 22 Mar 2014 18,449 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 18,449 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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GJ11 CFG is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2011 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 46,711 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GJ11 CFG, 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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GJ11 CFG is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 March 2011.

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