MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,814 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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.
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.
Wipers worn, nearside rear shock abosorber damp, rear springs rusting, oil at minimum. inner sills and floor pan very rusty, attention required soon.
nsr/osf tyres appear 3/4 worn.floor rusting.
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.
rear axle bushes worn/perished.wiperblades worn.o/s cv boot worn/perished.
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.
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.
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
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
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is J20 ELJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for J20 ELJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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