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MF11 JZW

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

95,486 mi
Last recorded95,486 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF11 JZW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 95,486 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear axle corroded solid at time of test

Pass 2 May 2025 93,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front play in top shock mounting

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 90,514 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2023 79,872 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded and exhaust clamp missing

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2023 79,821 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

clamp missing on rear exhaust joint

Pass 30 Apr 2022 78,677 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

handbrake warning light on

Fail 28 Apr 2022 78,677 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength extension arm missing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength extension arm missing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

handbrake warning light on

Pass 17 Mar 2021 77,816 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight play top shocker bush

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust corroded back box

Fail 17 Mar 2021 77,816 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight play top shocker bush

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust corroded back box

Pass 18 Mar 2020 74,436 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear exhaust corroded back box

Fail 17 Mar 2020 74,436 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear exhaust corroded back box

Pass 13 Mar 2019 61,803 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

engine oil below minimum when checked so 1 litre of oil put in before emissions test could be carried out

Fail 9 Mar 2019 61,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

engine oil below minimum when checked so 1 litre of oil put in before emissions test could be carried out

Pass 20 Mar 2018 44,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

child seat fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2017 39,484 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 39,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 32,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm inner edged (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm inner edged (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 25,168 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)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 18,127 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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MF11 JZW is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MF11 JZW, 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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MF11 JZW is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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