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R131 EFC

1998 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,158 mi
Last recorded42,158 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR131 EFC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2013 42,158 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2011 39,702 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 39,702 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 May 2010 30,794 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 27,372 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 27,356 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 19,735 miles

n/s/f chaisse damaged

Fail 9 Jul 2008 19,731 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 May 2007 18,528 miles

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

engine water leak

long hand brake travel

Fail 16 May 2007 18,528 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine water leak

long hand brake travel

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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R131 EFC is a 1998 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R131 EFC, 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 R131 EFC registered?

R131 EFC is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R131 EFC safe to buy?

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