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R266 ENB

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,946 mi
Last recorded90,946 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR266 ENB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 90,946 miles

cut to n/s/r side wall

o/s/r tyre wearing edge

Fail 29 Aug 2013 90,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

cut to n/s/r side wall

o/s/r tyre wearing edge

Pass 10 Aug 2012 86,428 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear axle bushes worn and have slight play

underside is undersealed and difficult to inspect

weld repairs are undersealed and difficult to inspect

weld repairs done prior to mot test and are undersealed

Fail 6 Aug 2012 86,423 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

brake service

rear axle bushes worn and have slight play

underside is undersealed and difficult to inspect

weld repairs done prior to mot test and are undersealed

Fail 10 Jul 2012 86,359 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 82,024 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 77,958 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 77,958 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2009 73,238 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 64,228 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 63,943 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 55,774 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 51,921 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 51,921 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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R266 ENB is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R266 ENB, 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 R266 ENB registered?

R266 ENB is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 May 1998.

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