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MJ61 RFL

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

83,697 mi
Last recorded83,697 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ61 RFL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 83,697 miles

rear axle corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2026 83,695 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2025 81,246 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 81,246 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 76,852 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 76,852 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 72,734 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 67,835 miles

slight corrosion to rear axle

Fail 15 Sep 2022 67,832 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to rear axle

Pass 13 Sep 2021 62,454 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 57,017 miles

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

rear exhaust slight corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2019 50,932 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2019 45,736 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 38,866 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 38,866 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S & N/S - 175 65H14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 27,882 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 17,446 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 11,401 miles

Nearside Front 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 RFL is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RFL, 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 RFL registered?

MJ61 RFL is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 December 2011.

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