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P103 BRU

1997 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

68,981 mi
Last recorded68,981 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP103 BRU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2011 68,981 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

Fail 18 Jan 2011 68,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

Pass 29 Jan 2010 66,506 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 66,506 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Dec 2009 66,352 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 62,895 miles

Nearside Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside rear tyer wall damedged

Fail 24 Dec 2008 62,888 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside rear tyer wall damedged

Pass 10 Dec 2007 58,827 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2007 58,826 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 55,075 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 55,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 51,662 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 51,662 miles

Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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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P103 BRU is a 1997 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 P103 BRU, 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 P103 BRU registered?

P103 BRU is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P103 BRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P103 BRU shows 13 tests with a 46.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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