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R253 OGM

1998 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,724 mi
Last recorded57,724 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR253 OGM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2008 57,724 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 57,724 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 51,240 miles

both front brake hoses cracking

front brake balance high (but within limits)

front wipers poor

handbrake travel high

nearside rear brake hose cracking

slight exhaust blow from rear silencer joint

Pass 28 Jul 2006 48,807 miles

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

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

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

advise both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 11 Aug 2005 45,562 miles

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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R253 OGM is a 1998 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R253 OGM, 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 R253 OGM registered?

R253 OGM is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R253 OGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R253 OGM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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