MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,925 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Interior mirror not fitted.
O/S/F tyre tread worn smooth outside edge.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Interior mirror not fitted.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
O/S/F tyre tread worn smooth outside edge.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R138 JFD is a 1998 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R138 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 R138 JFD registered?
R138 JFD is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 March 1998.
Is R138 JFD safe to buy?
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