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MR57 JSG

2015 Ford Ka

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,232 mi
Last recorded36,232 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Ford Ka32,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR57 JSG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 36,232 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp lens hazy

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

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

exhaust corroded

slight play in steering

underside corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2026 36,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens hazy (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel bearing not tested due to brake bind

Offside headlamp lens hazy

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

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

exhaust corroded

slight play in steering

underside corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2026 106,476 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 33,944 miles

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

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

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

underside corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2025 33,922 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front brake pads low

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

coil springs corroded

coolant level low

exhaust corroded

underside corroded

wipers smear

Pass 7 Mar 2025 97,296 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 31,650 miles

Front brake discs worn & lipped

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

coolant low

exhaust corroded

underside corroded

wipers smear

Pass 31 Mar 2023 29,131 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

coolant level low

underside corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2022 25,585 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 21,587 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 19,297 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear box outer skin coming off (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 56,345 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 14,735 miles

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 23 Mar 2019 14,733 miles

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

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

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2019 46,683 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 10,749 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also exhaust rear outer skin rusted and split (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2018 31,283 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 6,394 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 5,937 miles

front and rear no plates slightly discoloured

Pass 16 Mar 2015 5,096 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 4,327 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 4,327 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 3,476 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 2,458 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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MR57 JSG is a 2015 Ford Ka in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2015 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 32,755 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 MR57 JSG, 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 11 years old, this Ford Ka is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MR57 JSG registered?

MR57 JSG is a 2015 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 March 2015.

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