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MJ68 DFD

2018 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

82,840 mi
Last recorded82,840 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ68 DFD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 82,840 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 82,840 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 77,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm legal limit, worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge, tyre worn to 2.5mm tyre is also stepped and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play close to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm legal l;imit, worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm, tyre also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 77,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm legal limit, worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge, tyre worn to 2.5mm tyre is also stepped and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play close to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm legal l;imit, worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm, tyre also perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 60,259 miles

parking brake lever has long travel close to limit

Fail 1 Nov 2023 60,259 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

parking brake lever has long travel close to limit

Pass 29 Oct 2022 44,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 32,046 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 31,644 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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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MJ68 DFD is a 2018 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2018 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 24,634 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 MJ68 DFD, 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 8 years old, this Ford Ka is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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MJ68 DFD is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 October 2018.

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