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P298 FAN

1996 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,982 mi
Last recorded83,982 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Ka64,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP298 FAN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2011 83,982 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush 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 parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 74,892 miles

Battery loose in holder

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Inner constant velocity joints leaking grease

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 68,246 miles

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

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

both front and nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 17 Nov 2009 68,212 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front and nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 28 Nov 2008 61,012 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 61,012 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 56,884 miles

damage to o/s/f door

Fail 28 Nov 2007 56,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2006 47,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front disc and pads getting low. †both front tyres wearing inner edges. †brake performance low n/side rear. †corrosion appearing front floor areas. †

Pass 4 Dec 2006 47,213 miles

front disc and pads getting low. †both front tyres wearing inner edges. †brake performance low n/side rear. †corrosion appearing front floor areas. †

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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P298 FAN is a 1996 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P298 FAN, 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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P298 FAN is a 1996 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 December 1996.

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