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P54 GOX

1996 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

59,020 mi
Last recorded59,020 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 1996 Ford Ka64,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP54 GOX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 59,020 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 59,016 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 58,150 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 58,128 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 57,295 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 57,285 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 56,321 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 56,304 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear section (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 54,997 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 54,026 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 53,009 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 52,998 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 51,902 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 50,960 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 50,952 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 50,218 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 50,198 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 49,377 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 48,334 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 47,604 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 46,693 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 46,655 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 May 2008 44,099 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 40,514 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 40,514 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise slight corrosion o/s sill and o/s/r/ inner wheel arch

Pass 23 Nov 2005 38,480 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Nov 2005 38,480 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P54 GOX is a 1996 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 P54 GOX, 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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What year was P54 GOX registered?

P54 GOX is a 1996 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is P54 GOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P54 GOX shows 27 tests with a 63% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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