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R112 JFD

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,430 mi
Last recorded90,430 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR112 JFD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2012 90,430 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

handbrake close to limits

near side front tyre outer wall damage dut not showing cords

Fail 18 Sep 2012 90,426 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

handbrake close to limits

near side front tyre outer wall damage dut not showing cords

Pass 20 Sep 2011 81,920 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 81,920 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 70,005 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

centre exhaust corroded

corrosion on o/s outer sill

n/s & o/s rear cross member mounts split & perished near to excess

n/s/r brake flexy hose perishing

rear number plate cracked

Fail 8 Sep 2010 69,922 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

centre exhaust corroded

corrosion on o/s outer sill

n/s & o/s rear cross member mounts split & perished near to excess

n/s/r brake flexy hose perishing

rear number plate cracked

Pass 4 Sep 2009 63,518 miles

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

advise slight corrosion to front nearside floor pan area (where wing meets floorpan (no holes)

advise slight corrosion to front offside floor pan area(where wing meets floorpan)

advise slight corrosion to offside outer sill (no holes)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 59,989 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 58,515 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 54,631 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 47,506 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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R112 JFD is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R112 JFD, 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 R112 JFD registered?

R112 JFD is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 March 1998.

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