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LS61 BJX

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

43,054 mi
Last recorded43,054 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS61 BJX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 43,054 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front wearing/worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front wearing/worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

advisory both front fog lights are not working

Pass 11 Feb 2025 38,788 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported on the join to the flexi hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 35,411 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 31,576 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 31,576 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join at front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 27,907 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper split (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer skin rusty and coming off

Pass 25 Feb 2021 27,904 miles

Rear advise exhaust heavy rust

Fail 25 Feb 2021 27,904 miles

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

Rear advise exhaust heavy rust

Pass 26 Jan 2019 20,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2mm with heavy inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre heavily worn on the inner edge

both front tyres split on the sidewalls

Pass 11 Nov 2017 16,725 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 10,232 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 8,474 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 6,339 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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LS61 BJX is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LS61 BJX, 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 LS61 BJX registered?

LS61 BJX is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is LS61 BJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS61 BJX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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