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BLZ 3805

1997 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,056 mi
Last recorded5,056 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLZ 3805
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2008 5,056 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 5,056 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 95,821 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 95,793 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Spare tyre defective

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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BLZ 3805 is a 1997 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 64,290 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 BLZ 3805, 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 29 years old, this Ford Ka is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BLZ 3805 registered?

BLZ 3805 is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is BLZ 3805 safe to buy?

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