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WJ59 FRX

2009 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,760 mi
Last recorded95,760 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 FRX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 95,760 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 95,751 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 91,758 miles

Catalytic converter heat shield loose

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 88,867 miles

Front Catalytic converter heat shield is insecure

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe to silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 88,858 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Does not lock in place (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Front Catalytic converter heat shield is insecure

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe to silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 84,523 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle spring seats (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 77,553 miles

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))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 66,862 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 52,766 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 52,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 49,622 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 48,669 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 48,669 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 46,779 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged on limits advs change (4.1.D.1e)

Offside blade split

Pass 3 Nov 2015 44,437 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged on limits (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 40,255 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 32,659 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 17,491 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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WJ59 FRX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 50,765 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 WJ59 FRX, 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 17 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WJ59 FRX registered?

WJ59 FRX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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