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D77 AJM

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,642 mi
Last recorded56,642 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD77 AJM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2011 56,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

various welding repairs made to os outer sill and underside of vehicle

Fail 14 Sep 2011 56,642 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

various welding repairs made to os outer sill and underside of vehicle

Fail 3 May 2011 56,632 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general under vehicle corrosion

various welding repairs made to underside of vehicle and os outer sill

Pass 5 Sep 2008 51,354 miles

both front flexible brake pipes perished

corrosion to ns inner sill at rear

no spare wheel fitted

ns rear road wheel inner rim buckled

Pass 4 Sep 2007 47,060 miles

windscreen chipped in ns swept area †rear wiper blade split †some oil leaking from steering rack at ns †some corrosion to os outer sill

Pass 25 Aug 2006 42,905 miles

no spare wheel fitted

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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D77 AJM is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 62,348 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 D77 AJM, 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 28 years old, this Ford Ka is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D77 AJM registered?

D77 AJM is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 June 1998.

Is D77 AJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D77 AJM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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