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H10 JDG

1998 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

46,779 mi
Last recorded46,779 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH10 JDG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2012 46,779 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 46,775 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Boot floor hanging out but not in prescribed areas.

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 44,273 miles

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

handbrake has limited reserve travel

Fail 26 Apr 2011 44,265 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

handbrake has limited reserve travel

Pass 6 Apr 2010 42,043 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 39,913 miles

nearside suspension arm showing signs of corrosion

Fail 21 Mar 2009 39,913 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside suspension arm showing signs of corrosion

Fail 11 Mar 2009 39,904 miles

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

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

nearside suspension arm showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2008 38,116 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 36,110 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 33,507 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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H10 JDG is a 1998 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1998 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 62,348 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 H10 JDG, 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 28 years old, this Ford Ka is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H10 JDG registered?

H10 JDG is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 March 1998.

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