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R240 YDC

1998 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,127 mi
Last recorded77,127 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR240 YDC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2009 77,127 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside sill step slight corrosion

Fail 17 Jun 2009 77,125 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

nearside sill step slight corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2008 67,497 miles

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

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

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

under body corrosion throughout and both sills patch repaired

Fail 23 Jun 2008 67,496 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

front brake imballance 18%

under body corrosion throughout and both sills patch repaired

Pass 25 May 2007 58,211 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 58,211 miles

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

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

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

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 51,715 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 51,715 miles

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

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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R240 YDC is a 1998 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R240 YDC, 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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R240 YDC is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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