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HR05 JUL

2021 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,438 mi
Last recorded61,438 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHR05 JUL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2021
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 61,438 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2026 70,432 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2026 70,428 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cylincer holed /corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 55,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

plastic cover on drivers floor pan damaged

Fail 26 Jun 2025 55,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

plastic cover on drivers floor pan damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2025 63,759 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 63,759 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 56,493 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 55,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level 1 bulb out (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scored (3.2 (a) (i))

back box corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2021 53,378 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 52,448 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 52,135 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 52,135 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 51,758 miles

exhaust system rusting

front brake discs rusting

windscreen scratched

Fail 9 Apr 2018 51,758 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

exhaust system rusting

front brake discs rusting

windscreen scratched

Pass 7 Aug 2017 49,283 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 43,789 miles

Front Front exhaust mounting bracket broken but exhaust supported

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

emissions hydrocarbon content after fast 1st idle excessive

Fail 8 Aug 2016 43,789 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Front Front exhaust mounting bracket broken but exhaust supported

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S & O/S (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

emissions hydrocarbon content after fast 1st idle excessive

Pass 15 Aug 2015 37,819 miles

exhaust back box rusting

Pass 11 Jul 2014 31,864 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system slightly corroded

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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HR05 JUL is a 2021 Ford Ka in White with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HR05 JUL, 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 5 years old, this Ford Ka is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HR05 JUL registered?

HR05 JUL is a 2021 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 July 2021.

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