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LS11 GCX

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,907 mi
Last recorded115,907 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS11 GCX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 115,907 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2026 115,907 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Drive belt excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 115,811 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 114,421 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 113,848 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

surface rust + rear axle corrode.

Pass 11 Mar 2021 106,598 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 106,573 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))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 99,698 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 99,698 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 91,109 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 91,109 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 80,854 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 71,355 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 17 Mar 2016 60,767 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 49,980 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight play in nearside front shock absorber top mount

Pass 19 Mar 2014 38,147 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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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LS11 GCX is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LS11 GCX, 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 LS11 GCX registered?

LS11 GCX is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 March 2011.

Is LS11 GCX safe to buy?

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