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R123 JFD

1998 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,311 mi
Last recorded86,311 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 JFD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 May 2013 86,311 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Both number plates are starting to deteriorate.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion starting in nearside front outer body sill.

Corrosion starting in offside outer body sill at front, centre and rear

Corrsosion starting in both rear inner body sills/chassis rails.

Exhaust leak from front joint of rear section of system. Paste repair made

Long travel on handbrake lever.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Some corrosion and delamination in both front body to sub-frame lower mounting turrets.

Some corrosion in front main bulkhead by brake bar offside mounting.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 83,116 miles

light under body corrosion....

long hand brake lever travel....

n/s & o/s/f lower arm bushe bondings failing....

windscreen damage, not excessive....

wipers smear....

Pass 1 Apr 2011 77,301 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 72,656 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 70,738 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 70,497 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2008 70,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 67,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R123 JFD is a 1998 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R123 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 R123 JFD registered?

R123 JFD is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 March 1998.

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