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MJ61 WXW

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

86,975 mi
Last recorded86,975 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 86,975 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2025 77,006 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 74,864 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2024 74,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both Rears (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 71,852 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 65,907 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 62,889 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 62,298 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Rear exhaust joint metal bracket slightly corroded

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s/f and o/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Oct 2021 62,297 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Rear exhaust joint metal bracket slightly corroded

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s/f and o/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 53,803 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

Offside Front tyre low

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2019 46,442 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 39,857 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 39,857 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 35,381 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 35,381 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 31,362 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 23,507 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 18,252 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 18,252 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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 WXW is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WXW, 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 WXW registered?

MJ61 WXW is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 November 2011.

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