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MJ11 SDX

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,971 mi
Last recorded84,971 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ11 SDX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 84,971 miles

Surface scratches on windscreen.

Steering rack has slight play in inner ball joints.

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight movement in wiper linkage.

Pass 3 Feb 2025 81,603 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Feb 2024 79,041 miles

exhaust back box corroded

rear suspension covered in underseal

Fail 26 Feb 2024 79,041 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust back box corroded

rear suspension covered in underseal

Fail 2 Aug 2023 78,713 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly loose (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 64,041 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded.

Slight gearbox oil leak.

Pass 1 Sep 2021 46,248 miles

engine cover/under covers fitted

Fail 27 Aug 2021 46,248 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2020 45,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + nail in tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded rear springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

advise exhaust corroded.

Pass 31 Aug 2019 43,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + worn - split + perished advise change rear tyres asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn + split + perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise exhaust corroded.

Pass 25 Aug 2018 39,822 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres are cracking and perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 36,252 miles

rear exhaust is corroding.

Pass 20 Aug 2016 31,744 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 27,592 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 20,613 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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MJ11 SDX is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MJ11 SDX, 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 MJ11 SDX registered?

MJ11 SDX is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 May 2011.

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