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T408 FBL

2000 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

43,267 mi
Last recorded43,267 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2000 Ford Ka56,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT408 FBL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 43,267 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 43,115 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 42,872 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 42,602 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 41,833 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 41,833 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 41,136 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 40,310 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 39,742 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Offside Rear Tyre Cracked & perished on side wall

Pass 12 Dec 2014 39,322 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 38,814 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 38,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 38,358 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 37,905 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 37,395 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2010 37,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 37,014 miles

o/side rear foot and handbrake performance low on rbt

Pass 2 Dec 2008 36,025 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 34,694 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 33,118 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 33,118 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 30,990 miles

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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T408 FBL is a 2000 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T408 FBL, 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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T408 FBL is a 2000 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 January 2000.

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