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JE55 LGR

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

57,278 mi
Last recorded57,278 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJE55 LGR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 57,278 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2025 49,194 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2025 49,194 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 47,585 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Back Box Leaking Exhaust System Corroded And Flexi Worn (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Axle Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 46,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust System Corroded Also (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 45,537 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2022 45,537 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2021 43,012 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2020 41,193 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 38,811 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2018 37,237 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 34,609 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 30,609 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 30,606 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 41,460 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 41,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/45/16 (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 17,133 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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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JE55 LGR is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 JE55 LGR, 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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JE55 LGR is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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