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P154 CJT

1997 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,855 mi
Last recorded98,855 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP154 CJT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2011 98,855 miles

damage on nearside inner wheel rim

offside front wheel close to inner arch on lock

offside rear chassis leg near corrosion limit

weeping on steering rack

Fail 12 Dec 2011 98,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

damage on nearside inner wheel rim

offside front wheel close to inner arch on lock

offside rear chassis leg near corrosion limit

weeping on steering rack

Pass 15 Dec 2010 95,668 miles

both front wheels close to inner arches on lock

damage on offside front wheel inner rim

fuel tank dented

offside front strut top mount rough

Fail 8 Nov 2010 95,668 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

both front brake flex hoses cracking

both front wheels close to inner arch on lock

corrosion on both outer floors

corrosion on both rear chassis legs

damage on offside front wheel inner rim

fuel tank dented

hand brake travel close to limit

nearside front brake flex ferrule bent

nearside front wheel close to fouling brake hose

offside front strut top mount rough

slight imbalance on rear brakes

slight judder on front brakes

Pass 26 Jan 2010 88,714 miles

BOTH FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES PERRISHING

BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODING

Pass 16 Jan 2009 80,466 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 76,418 miles

nearside front floor corroded

on approach to VTS it was noticed that the suspension is making a graunching noise but no evident fault found

spacers have been fitted to front wheels to overcome tyre fouling

vehicle has been lowered all round with over-size wheels fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2008 76,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front floor corroded

on approach to VTS it was noticed that the suspension is making a graunching noise but no evident fault found

Pass 6 Mar 2007 73,026 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 65,730 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2006 65,724 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside 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)

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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P154 CJT is a 1997 Ford Ka in Red 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 P154 CJT, 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 P154 CJT registered?

P154 CJT is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P154 CJT 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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