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R269 TFJ

1998 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

31,030 mi
Last recorded31,030 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR269 TFJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2012 31,030 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 31,029 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 18,682 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

outer sills, rear inner sills, rear inner arches, door sills, floor pans, front & rear chassis legs corroded.

Fail 10 Jan 2011 18,680 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

outer sills, rear inner sills, rear inner arches, door sills, floor pans, front & rear chassis legs corroded.

Pass 4 Jan 2010 4,518 miles

rear number plate slightly loose

corrosion to offside front floor***

lift to both rear struts

note/oil level low(topped up)

note/rear tailgate not able to open/able to inspect through rear

offside outer sill panel corroded

offside rear lense cluster cracked

signs of oil around power steering pipes/hoses

Fail 4 Jan 2010 4,518 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

corrosion to offside front floor***

lift to both rear struts

note/oil level low(topped up)

note/rear tailgate not able to open/able to inspect through rear

offside outer sill panel corroded

offside rear lense cluster cracked

rear number plate slightly loose

signs of oil around power steering pipes/hoses

Pass 6 Jan 2009 89,390 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front floor pans & outer sills corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2009 89,390 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front floor pans & outer sills corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2008 77,539 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 70,837 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 70,837 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 64,312 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 64,308 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 3 May 2005 59,340 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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R269 TFJ is a 1998 Ford Ka in Silver 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 R269 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 R269 TFJ registered?

R269 TFJ is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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