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MJ61 MRO

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

131,063 mi
Last recorded131,063 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ61 MRO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 131,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 131,063 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 120,969 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jul 2021 106,510 miles

Offside Front Brake pad wear wire broken

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 98,766 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 98,766 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 93,938 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 93,938 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 79,656 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

front flexi pipe deteriorated

Fail 6 Feb 2018 79,639 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear tyre flat

Rear exhaust box corroded

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

front flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 2 Feb 2017 62,285 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 62,276 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 42,164 miles

Child seat fitted

Exhaust back box deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

OSR tyre perished

Pass 22 Nov 2014 33,916 miles

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)

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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MJ61 MRO is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MJ61 MRO, 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 MJ61 MRO registered?

MJ61 MRO is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 November 2011.

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