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R577 AKJ

1997 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,267 mi
Last recorded98,267 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR577 AKJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2012 98,267 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 90,150 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 90,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 83,354 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre showing signs of perishing on sidewalls.

Pass 26 Jun 2009 77,061 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 77,044 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

NEAR SIDE REAR AXLE BEAM BUSH SEPERATED WORN TO THE LIMIT.

near side and off side door shut areas in poor condition.

near side front floor pan corroded near limit.

near side front lower arm rear bush seperated near limit.

near side outer sill in poor condition.

near side wheel rim bent in places.

off side outer sill in poor condition,

off side rear tyre cracking near limit in places.

rear brake hoses cracking fairly badly.

rear inner sills in poor condition.

Pass 24 Jun 2008 73,105 miles

**** BONNET SAFETY CATCH IS NOT WORKING AS IT HAS SIEZED UP ****

Brake fluid level is below "MAX" level mark.

Corrosion starting to front sub frame mountings points.

Corrosion starting to offside and nearside rear inner sills under vehicle near suspension mounting points.

Offside rear tyre is wearing / worn low on tread.

Rear tyres are starting to crack up on inner side walls

rear trailing arm /axle mount bushes worn to the limit and knock when driven over bumps.

small amount of play in both front anti roll bar link ball joints.

Fail 18 Jun 2008 73,105 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

**** BONNET SAFETY CATCH IS NOT WORKING AS IT HAS SIEZED UP ****

Brake fluid level is below "MAX" level mark.

Corrosion starting to front sub frame mountings points.

Corrosion starting to offside and nearside rear inner sills under vehicle near suspension mounting points.

Offside rear tyre is wearing / worn low on tread.

Rear tyres are starting to crack up on inner side walls

Pass 19 Jun 2007 68,750 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 64,957 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 56,684 miles

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

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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R577 AKJ 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 R577 AKJ, 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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R577 AKJ is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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