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YJ17 TJH

2017 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

31,315 mi
Last recorded31,315 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Ka26,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ17 TJH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 31,315 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2026 31,315 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 28,465 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 25,080 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 21,669 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 17,787 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Jul 2021 14,456 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 12,342 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 TJH is a 2017 Ford Ka in Black 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 TJH, 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.

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What year was YJ17 TJH registered?

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

Is YJ17 TJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ17 TJH 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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