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R251 ULD

1998 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

59,996 mi
Last recorded59,996 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR251 ULD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 May 2015 59,996 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside ands offside front floorpans corroded

nearside front wheel damaged

nearside rear wheel damaged

Pass 6 May 2014 58,576 miles

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

nearside front wheel inner rim damaged

nearside rear wheel outer rim damaged

offside outer side sill corroding

Fail 2 May 2014 58,576 miles

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

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

nearside front wheel inner rim damaged

nearside rear wheel outer rim damaged

offside outer side sill corroding

Pass 18 Apr 2013 56,506 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 56,506 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 53,441 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 50,820 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate damaged

offside front lower suspension arm inner bushes splitting

rear number plate damaged

Fail 7 Mar 2011 50,820 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate damaged

offside front lower suspension arm inner bushes splitting

rear number plate damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2010 47,159 miles

nearside and offside front flexible brake hoses perished

Pass 26 Feb 2009 43,139 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 40,830 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 32,523 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 32,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

FRONT TYRES WALLS STARTING TO CRACK THROUGH AGE

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

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

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

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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R251 ULD is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R251 ULD, 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 R251 ULD registered?

R251 ULD is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 March 1998.

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