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LD11 GJX

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

74,447 mi
Last recorded74,447 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD11 GJX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 74,447 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 70,117 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2024 70,113 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission BOTH SIDE DRIVE SHAFT GEARBOX SEALS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 66,706 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 61,793 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 61,793 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 57,469 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine + Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 52,336 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Free play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 45,723 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side front & Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 45,723 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side front & Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 39,570 miles

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 5 Jul 2017 32,806 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 27,124 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 27,124 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 20,961 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 20,860 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 15,861 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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LD11 GJX is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 LD11 GJX, 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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What year was LD11 GJX registered?

LD11 GJX is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 August 2011.

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