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YE11 TMX

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

52,470 mi
Last recorded52,470 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE11 TMX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 52,470 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 52,438 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 52,425 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 51,681 miles

rear axle beam corroded around spring hangers

Fail 26 Oct 2022 51,681 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle beam corroded around spring hangers

Pass 18 Sep 2020 45,603 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 45,602 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

gearbox very noisy

Pass 29 May 2019 37,573 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 34,969 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 31,252 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 25,858 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 25,858 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 30 May 2015 20,501 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 19,641 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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YE11 TMX is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YE11 TMX, 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 YE11 TMX registered?

YE11 TMX is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 May 2011.

Is YE11 TMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE11 TMX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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