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P203 RNG

1997 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

52,497 mi
Last recorded52,497 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP203 RNG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2012 52,497 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

advise front wheels are to big allmost rubbing on other components

advise o/s driveshaft rubbing on water pipe

advise rear bumper loose

oil leak from power stearing

Pass 19 Aug 2011 48,620 miles

both rear tyre perished

n/s/ door mirror glass broken

n/s/r tyre slight mishape

top water hose leaking

under body poor in places

welding repairs min req

Fail 17 Aug 2011 48,620 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

both rear tyre perished

n/s/ door mirror glass broken

n/s/r tyre slight mishape

top water hose leaking

under body poor in places

welding repairs min req

Pass 24 Aug 2010 45,686 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 45,646 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

bonnet damaged

front bumper damaged

o/s/f tyre walls starting to split

o/s/r wheel arch trim loose

oil leak from engine

vehicle underside chassis / sills / floor heavily rusted

Pass 21 Aug 2009 43,363 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 43,363 miles

Nearside Rear 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 disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2008 40,134 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2008 40,122 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 36,712 miles

all coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2007 36,694 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 36,521 miles

Both rear tyres & spare tyre badly perished. (No exposed cords!). †Rear number plate damaged (Still legible). †Surface corrosion on vehicle underside.

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

Fail 30 Mar 2006 36,521 miles

Both rear tyres & spare tyre badly perished. (No exposed cords!). †Rear number plate damaged (Still legible). †Surface corrosion on vehicle underside.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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P203 RNG is a 1997 Ford Ka in Silver 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 P203 RNG, 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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P203 RNG is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 April 1997.

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