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JT02 ELL

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

63,910 mi
Last recorded63,910 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJT02 ELL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 63,910 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

various suspension components corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2025 63,910 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

various suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2024 58,918 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 53,803 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 53,803 miles

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 20 Oct 2022 48,411 miles

Front reg plate slightly damaged

Pass 26 Oct 2021 43,053 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust box corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 29,768 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 27,532 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 23,865 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 18,630 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 20 May 2016 18,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall - 195/50 r15 82h (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 May 2015 11,739 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 6,180 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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JT02 ELL is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 JT02 ELL, 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 JT02 ELL registered?

JT02 ELL is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 September 2011.

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The MOT history for JT02 ELL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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