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R123 WOF

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

72,576 mi
Last recorded72,576 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 WOF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2012 72,576 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front of outer sills corroded.

front roll bar bushes worn.

n/s/f wheel rim damaged.

play in rear suspension strut top mounts.

Fail 8 Feb 2012 72,555 miles

Offside Rear 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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

filler in o/s outer sill.

front of outer sills corroded.

front roll bar bushes worn.

n/s/f wheel rim damaged.

play in rear suspension strut top mounts.

Pass 9 Feb 2011 69,349 miles

front brake balance is poor

front brake discs are rusty

inner sills at the rear are rusty and weak

n/s/r shock is damp

o/s/r tyre is worn on the inner edge and is perished

poor repairs to the outer sills

rear brake flexy hoses are perished

slight bend in the front cross member

slight play in the o/s anti roll bar end link

Fail 8 Feb 2011 69,349 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front brake balance is poor

front brake discs are rusty

inner sills at the rear are rusty and weak

n/s/r shock is damp

o/s/r tyre is worn on the inner edge and is perished

poor repairs to the outer sills

rear brake flexy hoses are perished

slight bend in the front cross member

slight play in the o/s anti roll bar end link

Pass 10 Feb 2010 69,102 miles

air bag light is on

rust in the front floor pans and sills

slight bend / damage in the front cross member

Fail 5 Feb 2010 69,102 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

air bag light is on

rust in the front floor pans and sills

slight bend / damage in the front cross member

Pass 21 Jul 2009 67,523 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 67,523 miles

Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a seriously damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 64,634 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 64,630 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 93,359 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 85,361 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 76,751 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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R123 WOF is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WOF, 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 WOF registered?

R123 WOF is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 March 1998.

Is R123 WOF safe to buy?

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