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P291 LHJ

1996 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,944 mi
Last recorded54,944 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Ford Ka64,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP291 LHJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2013 54,944 miles

All flexable brake hoses starting to crack

Both front tyres starting to crack

Both sides front lower arm bushes starting to seperate

General corrosion

Pass 30 Dec 2011 50,934 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 50,872 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 46,281 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 46,124 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyres in poor condition

Spare tyre flat

Pass 8 Dec 2009 42,775 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)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen misting on inside and carpet damp on passenger side.

Fail 8 Dec 2009 42,775 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)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen misting on inside and carpet damp on passenger side.

Pass 8 Dec 2008 39,517 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside rear tyre has cut on outer wall

Pass 24 Nov 2007 36,043 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 31,274 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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P291 LHJ is a 1996 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P291 LHJ, 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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P291 LHJ is a 1996 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 November 1996.

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