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TT53 TEZ

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,810 mi
Last recorded92,810 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTT53 TEZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 92,810 miles

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

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

Nearside Front fog light inopperative

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2026 92,700 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front inoperative

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 82,507 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper top mount slight play

Pass 13 Jan 2024 72,001 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective FRONT CLAMP BROKEN AND A REAR HANGER (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jan 2024 71,837 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush TOP BUSHING (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush TOP BUSHING (5.3.2 (c))

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

Exhaust mounting defective FRONT CLAMP BROKEN AND A REAR HANGER (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE LEGAL LIMIT AND WORN SMOOTH ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE LEGAL LIMIT AND WORN SMOOTH ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE LEGAL LIMIT AND CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 61,184 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 61,126 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2022 50,918 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2022 50,785 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 39,805 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 58,440 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 32,722 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

o/s/f wiper blade starting to split

Pass 5 Feb 2018 29,284 miles

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

n/s/f wiper blade starting to split

Pass 3 Feb 2017 25,948 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 22,729 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 22,728 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2015 19,539 miles

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

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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TT53 TEZ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TT53 TEZ, 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 TT53 TEZ registered?

TT53 TEZ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 June 2011.

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