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P404 BFJ

1996 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests18 (8 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

79,093 mi
Last recorded79,093 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Ford Ka64,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP404 BFJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2013 79,093 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 79,093 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

n/s/f lower susp arm bush slightly perished

Pass 6 Dec 2012 77,574 miles

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r strut top mountings are moderately worn with moderate play

Fail 5 Dec 2012 77,574 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r and o/s/r strut top mountings are moderately worn with moderate play

Pass 13 Dec 2011 75,229 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 75,229 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2011 75,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2011 74,260 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coolant leak

Fail 12 May 2011 74,246 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 72,710 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 72,710 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 29 Jan 2010 68,768 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

front flex brake hoses starting to get corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2010 68,768 miles

front brake discs corroded

front flex brake hoses starting to get corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2008 67,561 miles

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

front flex brake hoses starting to get corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Aug 2007 62,081 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 62,079 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 56,982 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 56,977 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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P404 BFJ is a 1996 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 P404 BFJ, 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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P404 BFJ is a 1996 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 October 1996.

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