MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,019 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P242 GOJ is a 1996 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1996 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.9% with a typical mileage of 64,784 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 P242 GOJ, 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 30 years old, this Ford Ka is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P242 GOJ registered?
P242 GOJ is a 1996 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 November 1996.
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