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GJ61 OFA

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,728 mi
Last recorded54,728 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 OFA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 54,728 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective worn/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights both headlamp aims too low ()

Pass 18 Nov 2024 50,608 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + system in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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))

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Nov 2023 46,488 miles

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 exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2022 42,910 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust in a poor condition

Pass 16 Nov 2021 39,366 miles

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2020 37,558 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 37,558 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2019 34,764 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2019 34,764 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working + ingress of water (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2018 30,959 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2017 27,873 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights both aims too low ()

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 17 Oct 2016 24,755 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front and rear tyres in poor condition ( perrishing)

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 16 Nov 2015 21,563 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 18,478 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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GJ61 OFA is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GJ61 OFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ61 OFA registered?

GJ61 OFA is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 September 2011.

Is GJ61 OFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ61 OFA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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