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P289 ENN

1996 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2009
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,294 mi
Last recorded93,294 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Ford Ka64,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP289 ENN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2008 93,294 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 89,528 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 89,528 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2007 80,798 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2006 75,819 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 75,819 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight front brake inbalance

Pass 10 Jan 2006 75,819 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight front brake inbalance

Pass 19 Aug 2005 75,438 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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P289 ENN is a 1996 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 P289 ENN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P289 ENN registered?

P289 ENN is a 1996 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 October 1996.

Is P289 ENN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P289 ENN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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