MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,642 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front lower arm bush`s worn
front coil springs corroded
front no. plate damaged
heavy corrosion spots on offside sill and vehicle underside
nearside front tyre on 1.6mm
offside front tyre on 2mm
offside rear shock absorber leaking
o/s front tyre close to limit
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Both floor to sill lips corroding
Both front brake hoses perishing
Exhaust front & Centre sections corroding
Front brake discs scored and corroding
Ns Front & Os Rear Wheel rims distorted
Ns Front Tyre only just legal, recommend attention
Ns Front Wiper splitting
Oil leaks
Os Front lower arm bushes perishing
Os Front tyre perishing with sidewall damage
Os Sill corroding
Power steering feed pipes corroding
Rear Tyres perishing
Rear sill drop plates corroding
Sign of corrosion Ns Rear chassis leg
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Both floor to sill lips corroding
Both front brake hoses perishing
Exhaust front & Centre sections corroding
Front brake discs scored and corroding
Ns Front & Os Rear Wheel rims distorted
Ns Front Tyre only just legal, recommend attention
Ns Front Wiper splitting
Oil leaks
Os Front lower arm bushes perishing
Os Front tyre perishing with sidewall damage
Os Sill corroding
Power steering feed pipes corroding
Rear Tyres perishing
Rear sill drop plates corroding
Sign of corrosion Ns Rear chassis leg
Both Front Brake Hoses Perishing
Both Rear Sill Drop Plates Corroding
Corrosion O/S/F Floor Pan By Subframe Mount
N/S/R Tyre Perishing Slightly
O/S/F Lower Arm Inner Bushes Perishing Slightly
O/S/R Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge Slightly
Power Steering Feed Pipes Corroding
Rear Exhaust Silencer Leaking Slightly
Slight Corrosion O/S Outer Sill
Slight Play Both Front Top Suspension Mounts
Spare Tyre In Dangerous Condition--Cords Exposed
Both Front Brake Hoses Perishing
Both Rear Sill Drop Plates Corroding
Corrosion O/S/F Floor Pan By Subframe Mount
N/S/R Tyre Perishing Slightly
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
O/S/F Lower Arm Inner Bushes Perishing Slightly
O/S/R Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge Slightly
Power Steering Feed Pipes Corroding
Rear Exhaust Silencer Leaking Slightly
Slight Corrosion O/S Outer Sill
Slight Play Both Front Top Suspension Mounts
Spare Tyre In Dangerous Condition--Cords Exposed
Coolant leak
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
o/s/f tyre wearing on edges
spare tyre unserviceable (badly worn/tread split)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Coolant leak
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
o/s/f tyre wearing on edges
spare tyre unserviceable (badly worn/tread split)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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P425 SGN is a 1996 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 P425 SGN, 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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P425 SGN is a 1996 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 December 1996.
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