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CJZ 5455

1997 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,249 mi
Last recorded94,249 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJZ 5455
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2009 94,249 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 89,522 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 85,587 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 81,128 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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CJZ 5455 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 100%.

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 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 CJZ 5455, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CJZ 5455 registered?

CJZ 5455 is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 January 1997.

Is CJZ 5455 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CJZ 5455 shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CJZ 5455 have outstanding finance?

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