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MD63 JLU

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,055 mi
Last recorded59,055 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD63 JLU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 59,055 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

general surface rust on rear axel, suspension and chassis

Pass 3 Dec 2024 57,356 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and Nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 55,446 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 53,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust has slight blow from rear clamp

Pass 17 Nov 2021 51,602 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 49,410 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 42,212 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 42,212 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 35,744 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 24 Feb 2017 28,083 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 28,072 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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MD63 JLU is a 2014 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2014 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 36,395 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 MD63 JLU, 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 12 years old, this Ford Ka is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MD63 JLU registered?

MD63 JLU is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2014.

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