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YE14 EFZ

2014 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

125,838 mi
Last recorded125,838 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE14 EFZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 125,838 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 123,895 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Oct 2024 123,886 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 121,800 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Nov 2023 121,793 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Oct 2023 121,776 miles

Emissions unable to be completed car boiled over (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 5 Sep 2022 110,463 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2022 110,458 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 101,455 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 101,454 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 90,211 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror ()

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

Nearside Rear bump stop loose inside coil spring

handbrake only just met requirements

Pass 4 Jun 2018 78,890 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

battery & oil warning lights illuminated but dim

Fail 1 Jun 2018 78,874 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

battery & oil warning lights illuminated but dim

Pass 2 Jun 2017 56,245 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 56,235 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s rack end joint worn

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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YE14 EFZ is a 2014 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2014 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 36,395 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 YE14 EFZ, 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 12 years old, this Ford Ka is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YE14 EFZ registered?

YE14 EFZ is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2014.

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