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P160 PHJ

1997 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,455 mi
Last recorded96,455 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP160 PHJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2010 96,455 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2009 93,391 miles

ADVISE FRONT WIPER O/S

Centre Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 90,865 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 90,865 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 85,526 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2007 85,413 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 4 Jul 2007 85,346 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 79,714 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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P160 PHJ is a 1997 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P160 PHJ, 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 P160 PHJ registered?

P160 PHJ is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 April 1997.

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