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R120 TLE

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2012
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,500 mi
Last recorded94,500 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 TLE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2011 94,500 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 91,946 miles

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Sep 2010 91,946 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 88,770 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 88,770 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 30 Oct 2008 85,055 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 81,384 miles

Offside rear tyre perishing

Slight play in front anti-roll bar drop links

Pass 24 Jan 2007 77,377 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 77,377 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 76,041 miles

both front wishbone bushes starting to split. † †both front antiroll bar links worn. † †interior mirror not fitted to windscreen.

Pass 29 Jun 2005 73,449 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2005 73,449 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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R120 TLE is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R120 TLE, 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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R120 TLE is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 May 1998.

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