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R150 TTF

1998 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,027 mi
Last recorded42,027 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR150 TTF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 42,027 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 36,845 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 36,645 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 36,614 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Offside rear outer sill starting to corrode

Rear exhaust box corroded and poor

Pass 22 Jul 2011 36,488 miles

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

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

movement in offside rear top strut mount

Pass 8 Jul 2010 36,431 miles

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

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

small chips in windscreen

Fail 6 Jul 2010 36,430 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 36,401 miles

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

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

both front tyres perishing/ cracking

front brake discs rusty and noisy

Fail 1 Jul 2009 36,394 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres perishing/ cracking

front brake discs rusty and noisy

Pass 30 Apr 2008 36,390 miles

Deep cracks in both front tyre side walls and tread

Deep cracks in offside front brake hose

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Interior mirror not fitted

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

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

Windscreen wipers old and perished

Fail 23 Apr 2008 36,390 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Deep cracks in both front tyre side walls and tread

Deep cracks in offside front brake hose

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Interior mirror not fitted

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

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

Windscreen wipers old and perished

Pass 14 Dec 2006 33,916 miles

Both front tyres perishing

Coolant below minimum

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2006 33,916 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant level below minimum

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre perishing

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

Offside front tyre perishing

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 33,831 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly

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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R150 TTF is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R150 TTF, 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 R150 TTF registered?

R150 TTF is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 January 1998.

Is R150 TTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R150 TTF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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