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J20 ELJ

1997 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,814 mi
Last recorded88,814 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 ELJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2011 88,814 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Passenger door doesn't open from the outside, offside inner wing rusting, both front tyres worn on edge, inner sills rusting.

Pass 30 Nov 2011 88,814 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Passenger door doesn't open from the outside, offside inner wing rusting, both front tyres worn on edge, inner sills rusting.

Pass 17 Nov 2010 83,750 miles

Wipers worn, nearside rear shock abosorber damp, rear springs rusting, oil at minimum. inner sills and floor pan very rusty, attention required soon.

Pass 14 Dec 2009 78,828 miles

nsr/osf tyres appear 3/4 worn.floor rusting.

Fail 14 Dec 2009 78,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nsr/osf tyres appear 3/4 worn.floor rusting.

Pass 24 Nov 2008 72,455 miles

rear axle bushes worn/perished.wiperblades worn.o/s cv boot worn/perished.

Fail 24 Nov 2008 72,455 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear axle bushes worn/perished.wiperblades worn.o/s cv boot worn/perished.

Pass 12 Dec 2007 66,417 miles

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

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

sills/inner sills/front of floor/os inner wing all rusting and may req attn soon.brake discs worn,wish bone bushes perished.oil level near min.

Pass 12 Dec 2006 59,640 miles

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

oil level below minimum

underbody rusting and signs of rust on sill panels

Fail 12 Dec 2006 59,640 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

oil level below minimum

underbody rusting and signs of rust on sill panels

Pass 12 Dec 2005 50,797 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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J20 ELJ is a 1997 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J20 ELJ, 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 J20 ELJ registered?

J20 ELJ is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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