MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,650 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both outer sills slightly corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both outer sills slightly corroded
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
brake pads not checked
sills starting to rust
slight play in front anti roll bar mounting bushes
both front and nearside rear tyres wearing to various degrees
both sides front lower arm bushes seperating
corrosion various places floors, sills, chassis
exhaust system quite corroded in places
offside lower balljoint cover split
offside steering rack boot poor condition
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
both front and nearside rear tyres wearing to various degrees
both sides front lower arm bushes seperating
corrosion various places floors, sills, chassis
exhaust system quite corroded in places
offside lower balljoint cover split
offside steering rack boot poor condition
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P135 GRA is a 1997 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 P135 GRA, 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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P135 GRA is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 March 1997.
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