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R158 EBJ

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

54,058 mi
Last recorded54,058 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR158 EBJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 54,058 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 53,166 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 46,668 miles

both front inner wheel archs corroding

both rear inner sills corroding

front chassie legs corroded

nearside front lower arm both bush's splitting

offside front lower arm rear bush perished

offside outer sill corroding

Fail 20 Jan 2015 46,659 miles

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

both front inner wheel archs corroding

both rear inner sills corroding

front chassie legs corroded

nearside front lower arm both bush's splitting

offside front lower arm rear bush perished

offside outer sill corroding

Pass 8 Jan 2014 41,209 miles

front floor corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2014 41,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front floor corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2013 37,665 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 34,156 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 33,151 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 28,313 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 25,352 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 22,211 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 22,211 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 19,271 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 19,268 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 16,856 miles

NEARSIDE REAR Tyre perished/cracked on outer wall, not failable at this stage, however replacement is advised.

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

OFFSIDE REAR Tyre perished/cracked on outer wall, not failable at this stage, however replacement is advised.

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

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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R158 EBJ is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R158 EBJ, 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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R158 EBJ is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 February 1998.

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