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SG11 MFJ

2011 Ford Ka

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,220 mi
Last recorded101,220 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG11 MFJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 101,220 miles

Central Front windscreen has crack 12mm

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 101,219 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front windscreen has crack 12mm

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 97,455 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 97,455 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both rear shock absorbers corroded.

Brake wear light on dash.

Front subframe corroded

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded.

Pass 26 Jul 2019 94,360 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019 94,352 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust smoking at idle. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 89,264 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 89,260 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Nov 2016 85,810 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 81,750 miles

Nearside Front play in track rod

exhaust mount broken

Pass 13 Mar 2015 61,060 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

front exhaust mount rubber broken

Fail 12 Mar 2015 61,060 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded

front exhaust mount rubber broken

Pass 1 Mar 2014 37,520 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 37,519 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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SG11 MFJ is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SG11 MFJ, 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 SG11 MFJ registered?

SG11 MFJ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 March 2011.

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