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GX11 JOH

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

62,358 mi
Last recorded62,358 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX11 JOH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 62,358 miles

Front Flexi has broken away and is rattling

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 59,494 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2023 57,241 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 14 Oct 2023 57,241 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 55,045 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust mounting defective removed off exhaust as corroded and not attached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Oct 2022 55,044 miles

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust mounting defective removed off exhaust as corroded and not attached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Oct 2021 51,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Oct 2020 47,420 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVY INNER EDGE - 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 45,116 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 40,907 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight blow from exhaust

Pass 9 Oct 2017 36,197 miles

exhaust leak

front brake discs worn/corroded

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside front tyre close to legal limit (border line pass)

slight misting of oil around nearside front shock absorber

Pass 12 Oct 2016 30,294 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Nearside Front shock absorber has misting of oil / weak

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge / slightly cracking / perished in tread

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Nearside Rear tyre cracking / perished in tread

exhaust front pipe corroded on mount points

minor leak of exhaust gasses from centre pipe to rear silencer joint

Pass 15 Oct 2015 24,781 miles

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded/worn

Fail 15 Oct 2015 24,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

175/65r14

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit border line pass (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system slightly corroded

front brake discs corroded/worn

front lower arm rear bushes worn/perished

front tyres perished/deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2014 18,629 miles

front brake pads low (border line pass)

offside front tyre close to legal limit

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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GX11 JOH is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue 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 GX11 JOH, 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 GX11 JOH registered?

GX11 JOH is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 November 2011.

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