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MJ14 HFR

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,030 mi
Last recorded61,030 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ14 HFR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 61,030 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 61,028 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 58,003 miles

Rear axle corroding

Pass 17 Apr 2024 54,921 miles

Exhaust front flex outer mesh split away and corrosion to exhaust system

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Coil spring corroded on lower section sitting in axle platform. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Corrosion to axle and axle spring platforms.

Fail 15 Apr 2024 54,921 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre tread splitting away on inner edge exposing chords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust front flex outer mesh split away and corrosion to exhaust system

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn/bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Corroded on lower section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Split around bottom. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Coil springs corroded on lower sections sitting in axle spring platforms. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Corrosion to axle and axle spring platforms.

Pass 24 Mar 2023 52,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/lifting of tread on inside edge but no chords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Corrosion to rear axle/beam spring platforms.

Fail 22 Mar 2023 52,067 miles

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

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

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scoring and corrosion to disc reducing effective pad contact area. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/lifting of tread on inside edge but no chords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scoring and corrosion to disc reducing effective pad contact area. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 49,571 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 49,569 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 44,815 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre centre tread ()

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded/ slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 39,347 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filler cap missing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres app wear markers

hand brake cable bracket loose o/s/ r n/s/r

Fail 25 Mar 2020 39,347 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filler cap missing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres app wear markers

hand brake cable bracket loose o/s/ r n/s/r

Pass 15 Apr 2019 32,464 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 22,780 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 15,521 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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MJ14 HFR is a 2014 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MJ14 HFR, 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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MJ14 HFR is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 April 2014.

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