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R265 TCW

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

16,818 mi
Last recorded16,818 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR265 TCW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2013 16,818 miles

advise both front tyres worn on edges

advise nearside boot hinge brocken

advise nearside mirror glass cracked

advise stone chip in windscreen

advise underneath of vehicle corroded but not gone through at this time

Fail 12 Aug 2013 16,818 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

advise both front tyres worn on edges

advise nearside boot hinge brocken

advise nearside mirror glass cracked

advise stone chip in windscreen

advise underneath of vehicle corroded but not gone through at this time

Pass 8 Aug 2012 10,588 miles

chip in centre of windscreen

corrosion started in n/s/f floor

corrosion started in o/s/f chassis + floor

corrosion starting in n/s/r sill back

n/s/f suspension arm rear bush started to split

o/s/r flexy brake hose starting to crack

secondary bonnet catch sticking

slight blow on cat

Fail 2 Aug 2012 10,505 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

chip in centre of windscreen

corrosion started in n/s/f floor

corrosion started in o/s/f chassis + floor

corrosion starting in n/s/r sill back

n/s/f suspension arm rear bush started to split

o/s/r flexy brake hose starting to crack

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm [155/70/13t]

secondary bonnet catch sticking

slight blow on cat

Pass 11 Aug 2011 3,719 miles

chip in centre of windscreen

corrosion starting in o/s/f floor + chassis

exhaust loose around joint between centre + rear sections

n/s/r sill back started to corrode

slight blow around cat area

Fail 10 Aug 2011 3,719 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 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)

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

chip in centre of windscreen

corrosion starting in o/s/f floor + chassis

exhaust loose around joint between centre + rear sections

n/s/r sill back started to corrode

slight blow around cat area

Pass 20 Aug 2010 97,667 miles

both front suspension arms rear bushes starting to split

chip in n/s of windscreen not above 40mm

corrosion starting in various places under vehicle

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm + cracking on sidewall

slight blow on exhaust joint between cat + centre section

very slight fault on o/s/r light unit

Fail 13 Aug 2010 97,541 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

both front suspension arms rear bushes starting to split

chip in n/s of windscreen not above 40mm

corrosion starting in various places under vehicle

front brake discs corroded + worn

o/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm legal limit [155/70/13t]

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm + cracking on sidewall

slight blow on exhaust joint between cat + centre section

very slight fault on o/s/r light unit

Pass 24 Aug 2009 92,436 miles

chip on n/s of windscreen not above 40mm

corrosion starting in n/s + o/s floors

corrosion starting in o/s/r sill back

front brake discs worn + corroding on edges reducing braking area

front brake pads starting to wear thin

n/s/f suspension arm rear bush starting to split

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/r tyre cracking + worn to 2mm [155/70/13t]

rear axle bushes starting to split

slight blow on exhaust joint between cat + centre section

Fail 20 Aug 2009 92,436 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chip on n/s of windscreen not above 40mm

corrosion starting in n/s + o/s floors

corrosion starting in o/s/r sill back

front brake discs worn + corroding on edges reducing braking area

front brake pads starting to wear thin

n/s/f suspension arm rear bush starting to split

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/r tyre cracking + worn to 2mm [155/70/13t]

rear axle bushes starting to split

slight blow on exhaust joint between cat + centre section

Pass 21 Aug 2008 83,406 miles

chip on n/s of windscreen not above 40mm

corrosion starting in n/s/f floor

corrosion starting in o/s centre sill

corrosion starting in o/s/f floor+chassis

o/s/r tyre cracking [155/70/13t]

slight bind on o/s/r wheel

Fail 18 Aug 2008 83,326 miles

Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

chip on n/s of windscreen not above 40mm

corrosion starting in n/s/f floor

corrosion starting in o/s centre sill

corrosion starting in o/s/f floor+chassis

o/s/r tyre cracking [155/70/13t]

slight bind on o/s/r wheel

Pass 1 Aug 2007 74,975 miles

both front suspension arms rear bushes started to split

slight corrosion starting in both front floors

Pass 23 Aug 2006 69,748 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 69,738 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both front suspension arms rear bushes started to split

corrosion starting in o/s/f floor

creaking noise from front suspension

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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R265 TCW is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R265 TCW, 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 R265 TCW registered?

R265 TCW is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R265 TCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R265 TCW shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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