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V347 NHJ

2000 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

66,989 mi
Last recorded66,989 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Ka56,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV347 NHJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2019 66,989 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 57,980 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 57,556 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 56,805 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 56,097 miles

Slight Oil Leak

Pass 5 Jan 2015 55,350 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 55,350 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 54,509 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 54,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 53,814 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 53,484 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 53,051 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 46,440 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 34,997 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 34,997 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 23,397 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 9,722 miles

advise rear exhaust silencer starting to corrode and blow

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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V347 NHJ is a 2000 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 V347 NHJ, 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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What year was V347 NHJ registered?

V347 NHJ is a 2000 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 January 2000.

Is V347 NHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V347 NHJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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