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R165 LFL

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

54,584 mi
Last recorded54,584 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR165 LFL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2019 54,584 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing does not lock (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Body insecure wing rotted away (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Body insecure wing. rotted away (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive pas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm.. heavily cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet stay missing

coolant level low

floor corroded at rear

nearside rear shock absorber weak

tailgate does not open

Pass 12 Feb 2018 50,121 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 49,894 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 46,617 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement of the front (2.4.G.2)

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

rear number plate cracked

Pass 20 Jan 2016 42,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement of the front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

rear number plate cracked

Fail 20 Jan 2016 42,257 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement of the front (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement of the front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

rear number plate cracked

Pass 14 Jan 2015 37,768 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system has slight corrosion at joints

o/s/r tyre is in poor condition

Fail 14 Jan 2015 37,764 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system has slight corrosion at joints

o/s/r tyre is in poor condition

Pass 27 Jan 2014 32,074 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 32,074 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 29,714 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2013 29,714 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 24,530 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 24,530 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 22,496 miles

both rear tyres cracking around sidewalls

crack in rear number plate

Pass 16 Mar 2010 22,250 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 22,250 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 21,964 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 21,501 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 20,583 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 20,583 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 19,531 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 19,531 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R165 LFL is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 R165 LFL, 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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R165 LFL is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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