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ML68 TXO

2018 Ford Ka

Bronze Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

38,791 mi
Last recorded38,791 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML68 TXO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 38,791 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2025 38,791 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2024 33,775 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2024 33,775 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 27,247 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 21,468 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 1 Oct 2022 21,468 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 15,510 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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ML68 TXO is a 2018 Ford Ka in Bronze with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ML68 TXO, 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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What year was ML68 TXO registered?

ML68 TXO is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 October 2018.

Is ML68 TXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML68 TXO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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