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YJ17 GSH

2017 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,248 mi
Last recorded53,248 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Ka26,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ17 GSH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 53,248 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 48,646 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 44,143 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 44,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 38,875 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 32,878 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 26,591 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 22,827 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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YJ17 GSH is a 2017 Ford Ka in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 26,876 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 YJ17 GSH, 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 9 years old, this Ford Ka is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ17 GSH registered?

YJ17 GSH is a 2017 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is YJ17 GSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ17 GSH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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