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XX03 JLD

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,615 mi
Last recorded86,615 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX03 JLD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 86,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2026 86,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 77,068 miles

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

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

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

passengers seat forward tilt release handle broken

Fail 30 Jun 2025 77,068 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

passengers seat forward tilt release handle broken

Pass 2 Jul 2024 60,944 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 60,004 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 59,977 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to major exhaust leak from manifold due to snapped stud in cylinder head, also back box corroded with leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 58,204 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifold to cylinder head stud broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 56,308 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2021 56,308 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2020 53,632 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold /catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 51,570 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 46,502 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 46,502 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At junction of centre section & rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 42,466 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres have uneven wear

Pass 5 Aug 2016 36,051 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 29,872 miles

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 7 Aug 2014 25,360 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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XX03 JLD is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XX03 JLD, 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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XX03 JLD is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2011.

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