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R104 DPU

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,838 mi
Last recorded53,838 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR104 DPU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 27 Oct 2025 53,838 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 53,385 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 53,167 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

steering track needs checking

Pass 18 Oct 2022 52,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 52,589 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 52,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 51,756 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 50,731 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2017 49,940 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 48,608 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front floor outer edge (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner part of tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2015 46,659 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 45,234 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 43,645 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 41,704 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 40,343 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 38,982 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 37,502 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 36,033 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 33,923 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 31,322 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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R104 DPU is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R104 DPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R104 DPU?

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What year was R104 DPU registered?

R104 DPU is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 January 1998.

Is R104 DPU safe to buy?

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