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MJ09 ZRZ

2009 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,040 mi
Last recorded88,040 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ09 ZRZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 88,040 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 88,836 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 85,961 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 84,908 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Nov 2020 83,158 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 83,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 72,165 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 55,574 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 54,028 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

both rear tyre valves slightly damaged

both rear tyres cracking up

exhaust system getting in poor condition

front bumper scuffed

front number plate damaged

n/s/r bump stop come adrift

n/s/r tyre getting low on tread

rear bumper damaged

rear suspension components getting rusty

slight play in both front wheels

Fail 18 Oct 2017 54,028 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

both rear tyre valves slightly damaged

both rear tyres cracking up

exhaust system getting in poor condition

front bumper scuffed

front number plate damaged

n/s/r bump stop come adrift

n/s/r tyre getting low on tread

rear bumper damaged

rear suspension components getting rusty

slight play in both front wheels

Pass 10 Oct 2016 50,618 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop loose/worn

Nearside Rear tyre low on tread (3mm) and has nail in tread

Offside Rear shock absorber rusting

Offside Rear tyre low on tread (3mm) and cracking up

both front lower arm rear bushes showing wear

both front suspension top strut mounts rusting

coolant leak from heater pipe

exhaust backbox getting in poor condition

exhaust rusting

Fail 10 Oct 2016 50,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop loose/worn

Nearside Rear tyre low on tread (3mm) and has nail in tread

Offside Rear shock absorber rusting

Offside Rear tyre low on tread (3mm) and cracking up

both front lower arm rear bushes showing wear

both front suspension top strut mounts rusting

coolant leak from heater pipe

exhaust backbox getting in poor condition

exhaust rusting

Pass 1 Jul 2015 46,134 miles

back box corroded and peeling

Fail 26 Jun 2015 46,134 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

back box corroded and peeling

Pass 26 Jun 2014 41,810 miles

back box corroded

front pads low

Pass 28 Jun 2013 30,720 miles

front reg plate delaminating

Pass 28 Jun 2012 23,074 miles

offside front tyre close to tread wear indicators

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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MJ09 ZRZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2009 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 50,765 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 MJ09 ZRZ, 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 17 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MJ09 ZRZ registered?

MJ09 ZRZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 July 2009.

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