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BCZ 5338

1999 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,144 mi
Last recorded97,144 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Ka59,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCZ 5338
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2011 97,144 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak on o/s rear shocker.

Rear tyre at o/s wearing on inner edge.

Pass 15 Jul 2010 87,204 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 82,800 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Jul 2009 82,800 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 80,304 miles

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 72,119 miles

advise nearside and offside front and offside rear chassis section staring to rust.

Pass 20 Sep 2006 62,126 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 51,049 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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BCZ 5338 is a 1999 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 59,101 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BCZ 5338, 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 27 years old, this Ford Ka is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BCZ 5338 registered?

BCZ 5338 is a 1999 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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