MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,403 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Front wipers in poor condition but clear windscreen
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides - inner rear sills (2.4.A.3)
engine noisy (rattling) - checked oil level prior to test and OK - advise valve clearances are checked
loose wiring hanging from gearbox speed sensor
Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides - front (3.6.B.4d)
Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides - rear (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer body sill - marked yellow wax (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides - inner rear sills (2.4.A.3)
engine noisy (rattling) - checked oil level prior to test and OK - advise valve clearances are checked
loose wiring hanging from gearbox speed sensor
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides - rear inner body sills (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides - rear inner body sills (2.4.A.3)
engine coolant below minimum
spare wheel carrier insecure
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
advanced corrosion to rear of both inner sills.
coolant level low when presented for test.
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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P542 DTF is a 1996 Ford Ka in Red 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 P542 DTF, 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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P542 DTF is a 1996 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 1996.
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