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R132 EFU

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,314 mi
Last recorded65,314 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR132 EFU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2015 65,314 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal Rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 63,480 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 62,237 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 61,042 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 59,595 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 58,639 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 56,953 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 53,953 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2009 53,926 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 50,846 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 47,697 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 44,728 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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R132 EFU is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R132 EFU, 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 R132 EFU registered?

R132 EFU is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 January 1998.

Is R132 EFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R132 EFU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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