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R154 YNF

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,028 mi
Last recorded93,028 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR154 YNF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2013 93,028 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 93,028 miles

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

crack and bad corrosion above the o/s/r axle mounting bracket

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Aug 2012 93,021 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre has a chunk out of side wall

offside rear axle mounting corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2011 89,363 miles

cut in n/s/f outer tyrewall

front flexy brake hoses perishing

front lower sus arm inner bushes perishing

o/s/f lower ball joint gaiter split

slight imbalance front brakes

Fail 1 Aug 2011 89,362 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

cut in n/s/f outer tyrewall

front flexy brake hoses perishing

front lower sus arm inner bushes perishing

o/s/f lower ball joint gaiter split

slight imbalance front brakes

Pass 7 Jul 2010 84,521 miles

Nearside & offside fronr brake flexi hose's perrished

Nearside & offside front chassis legs rusty

Nearside & offside wishbone's rear bushes

Nearside front floor rusty

Offside floor to sill rusty

Offside front floor to sill rusty

Offside rear chassis leg rusty

Offside rear inner wing rusty & holed

Offside seat mout rusty

Windscreen zone 'b'

Fail 25 Jun 2010 84,506 miles

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

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside & offside fronr brake flexi hose's perrished

Nearside & offside front chassis legs rusty

Nearside & offside wishbone's rear bushes

Nearside front floor rusty

Offside floor to sill rusty

Offside front floor to sill rusty

Offside rear chassis leg rusty

Offside rear inner wing rusty & holed

Offside seat mout rusty

Windscreen zone 'b'

Pass 6 Jul 2009 81,572 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 81,562 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 79,565 miles

somr fluctuation in braking effort from front brakes.

Pass 17 Jul 2007 77,451 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 77,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

power steering pump noisey

Pass 31 Jul 2006 73,790 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 73,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2005 73,158 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2005 73,158 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust rusted ( centre section )

off side suspension armbush slightly split

sump rusty and leaking

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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R154 YNF is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R154 YNF, 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 R154 YNF registered?

R154 YNF is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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