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R267 SRS

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,935 mi
Last recorded77,935 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR267 SRS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2008 77,935 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 77,935 miles

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE HOSES SLIGHTLY PERISHED.

GENERAL BODY CORROSION.

L/H DOOR INTERIOR TRIM SLIGHTLY LOOSE.

OIL SUMP POROUS.

PETROL FILLER CAP END CORRODED.

POWER STEERING BELT CRACKED.

SLIGHT LEAK AT EXHAUST REAR CLAMP.

SLIGHT OIL LEAK AROUND ROCKER COVER.

SLIGHT WEAR AT L/H/FR SUSPENSION ARM BUSH.

SLIGHT WEAR AT REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES.

SMALL CHIP AT WINDSCREEN.

SMALL HOLES AT L/H/F AND R/H/F OF FLOOR.

Pass 12 Apr 2007 70,279 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2007 70,278 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2006 62,955 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 62,929 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

EXHAUST CORRODED.

FRONT BRAKE HOSES CRACKING SLIGHTLY.

L/H/F PLASTIC ARCH TRIM SLIGHTLY LOOSE.

L/H/F TYRE WEARING AT EDGES.

OIL SUMP POROUS.

REAR BUMPER SLIGHTLY LOOSE AT L/H SIDE.

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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R267 SRS is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R267 SRS, 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 R267 SRS registered?

R267 SRS is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R267 SRS safe to buy?

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