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PJ63 XCW

2014 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

55,268 mi
Last recorded55,268 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ63 XCW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 55,268 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 54,284 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear bush worn slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 54,278 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush worn split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 50,765 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front flexy loose and corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 50,765 miles

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

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front flexy loose and corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 50,722 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing small corroded hole

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 46,821 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop insecure

Fail 9 Nov 2022 46,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop insecure

Pass 26 Oct 2021 42,445 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 42,444 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 39,531 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 39,464 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 37,955 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 33,085 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 33,085 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 28,955 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 28,955 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 25,318 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 25,318 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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PJ63 XCW is a 2014 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 2014 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 36,395 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 PJ63 XCW, 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 12 years old, this Ford Ka is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PJ63 XCW registered?

PJ63 XCW is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 February 2014.

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