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V244 GCG

2000 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

8,558 mi
Last recorded8,558 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Ka56,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV244 GCG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2014 8,558 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 8,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 97,756 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

baffles lose in exhaust back box

both rear axle beam bushes perished and starting to split

Pass 10 Dec 2012 90,585 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 90,477 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

nearside rear brake flexible hose loose

Pass 30 Nov 2011 83,683 miles

Appears to be slight dry/creaking noise from front suspension area when going over bumps and turning lock to lock

Both rear susp/arm bushes getting abit cracked and perrished, and slight movement

GENERAL UNDERSIDE STARTING TO GET ABIT CORRODED IN PLACES

Inner sills and floor pan edges abit corroded

N/S/F B/Hose getting abit cracked and perrished

N/S/R end chassis and floor areas around towing hitch getting abit corroded

Rear end Inner sills/chassis areas getting abit corroded

Slight wear and movement at both front top susp/mount bushes

Small cracks at screen

Fail 15 Nov 2011 83,343 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Both outer sills getting abit corroded (esp N/S/F area)

Both rear susp/arm bushes getting abit cracked and perrished and slight movement starting

Front b/hoses abit cracked and perrished

Front chassis areas by susp/mounts getting abit corroded

GENERAL UNDERSIDE STARTING TO GET CORRODED IN PLACES

Inner sills and floor pan edge areas getting abit corroded and front floor corner areas also abit corroded

N/S/F Inner b/pad appears low

N/S/R end chassis and floor corner areas around tow bar hitch getting corroded

O/S H/Light lens getting condensated and starting to effect beam image

O/S/R sevice brake performance abit low

Rear end Inner sills/chassis areas getting abit corroded

Slight wear and movement at both rear top susp/mount bushes

Small crack at screen

Pass 18 Nov 2010 75,037 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Nov 2010 75,037 miles

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 71,217 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 71,217 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 67,520 miles

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

crossosionto both inner and outer sills

Fail 30 Jan 2009 67,520 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

crossosionto both inner and outer sills

Pass 15 Jan 2008 62,955 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jan 2008 62,955 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 52,234 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2007 52,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 42,615 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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V244 GCG is a 2000 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2000 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 56,069 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 V244 GCG, 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 26 years old, this Ford Ka is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V244 GCG is a 2000 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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