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YW17 ORS

2017 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,197 mi
Last recorded83,197 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Ka26,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW17 ORS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 83,197 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off slightly insecure and damaged (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 83,191 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack arm worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off slightly insecure and damaged (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 71,275 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 51,819 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 51,818 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working both front and rear washers not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads almost to metal. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 32,344 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 18,565 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 9,050 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 7,598 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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YW17 ORS is a 2017 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YW17 ORS, 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 YW17 ORS registered?

YW17 ORS is a 2017 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is YW17 ORS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW17 ORS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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