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R259 TFJ

1998 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,486 mi
Last recorded77,486 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR259 TFJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2009 77,486 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 30 Jul 2009 77,486 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 3 Aug 2008 64,257 miles

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

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

washer jet connector under bonnet cracked

Pass 3 Aug 2008 64,257 miles

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

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

washer jet connector under bonnet cracked

Pass 27 Jul 2007 57,988 miles

various rust under car brake flexi hoses perrishing

Pass 1 Aug 2006 55,415 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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R259 TFJ is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R259 TFJ, 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 R259 TFJ registered?

R259 TFJ is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 March 1998.

Is R259 TFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R259 TFJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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