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R542 LJU

1997 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,116 mi
Last recorded97,116 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR542 LJU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2011 97,116 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear bumper insecure

offside front (floor) covered in bodyfiller

offside outersill has traces of bodyfiller

offside rear (inner floor) area covered in bodyfiller

offside rear panel has bubbles of corrosion

rear (complete [underbody] boot floor) covered in bodyfiller & thick underseal

spare tyre missing

underbody corroded all around vehicle

Fail 10 Sep 2011 97,116 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear bumper insecure

offside outersill has traces of bodyfiller

offside rear panel has bubbles of corrosion

spare tyre missing

underbody corroded all around vehicle

Pass 28 Jun 2010 94,904 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 91,911 miles

rear axle beam bushes slight play

sills starting to corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2009 91,911 miles

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

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

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

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

rear axle beam bushes slight play

sills starting to corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2008 88,763 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

alot of undersealer on the under body

Pass 14 Feb 2008 79,410 miles

bonnet safety catch partialy siezed.

bonnet stay missing

exhaust heat shield damaged and touching exhaust.

Fail 12 Feb 2008 79,377 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

bonnet safety catch partialy siezed.

bonnet stay missing

exhaust heat shield damaged and touching exhaust.

Pass 16 Feb 2007 69,632 miles

front tyres wearing unevenly

heat shield above exhaust insecure

Pass 28 Feb 2006 59,494 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 59,357 miles

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

advise offside front suspension arm bush starting to split,may be the cause of creaking

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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R542 LJU is a 1997 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1997 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 64,290 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 R542 LJU, 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 29 years old, this Ford Ka is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R542 LJU is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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