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61,834 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Housing is corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Slightly white in colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected Water has entered the light unit and has caused the emitted light to be slightly orange in colour (4.6.1 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Housing is corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Slightly white in colour (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from the sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Bonnet release handle is damaged and laid in the footwell.
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 Engine oil sump is weeping oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Bonnet release handle is damaged and laid in the footwell.
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 Engine oil sump is weeping oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (175/65R14) (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured slightly white in colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected Lamp unit full of water (4.6.1 (b))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (175/65R14) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Slightly white in colour (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box leaking oil from joining seem (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Sump pan weeping engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear wiper defective (no rubber left on blade)
Coolant leak Leak from outlet housing on the gearbox side of the cylinder head ()
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coolant leak Leak from outlet housing on the gearbox side of the cylinder head ()
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow hole in tailpipe, rear exhaust clamp broken, front clamp corroded and part missing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear shock absorber worn
front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Front brake discs worn and corroded
both rear tyres perished
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SH61 WJZ is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 SH61 WJZ, 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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SH61 WJZ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 November 2011.
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