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WJ11 XDL

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,437 mi
Last recorded116,437 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ11 XDL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2025 116,437 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Back plate excessively corroded with large hole next to brake shoes attachment point. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Backing plate heavily corroded but no holes at present.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Parking brake has 32% imbalance.

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 108,506 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount cap corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension axle corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2024 108,504 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount cap corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear suspension axle corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2023 100,758 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective front flexi coupling deteriated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top cap corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top cap corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop insecure

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded and outer wrap corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2022 93,508 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 83,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop bush missing

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

air box breather / ventilation pipe broken

Fail 8 Feb 2021 83,125 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop bush missing

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

air box breather / ventilation pipe broken

Pass 8 Feb 2020 79,048 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded

rear suspension/axle components corroded on both sides

Pass 9 Feb 2019 71,655 miles

Exhaust rear box outer shell coming away

Pass 12 Feb 2018 66,454 miles

Nearside rear bump stop insecure

Rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2017 60,307 miles

Rear silencer outer skin slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Feb 2016 55,057 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2015 48,424 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 36,748 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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WJ11 XDL is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 WJ11 XDL, 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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WJ11 XDL is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 March 2011.

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