CarVerify

Free Car Check

R26 JGU

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

89,654 mi
Last recorded89,654 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 JGU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2014 89,654 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 19 Sep 2014 89,653 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 20 Feb 2012 83,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

offside rear lens cracked

Fail 10 Feb 2012 83,457 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

offside rear lens cracked

Pass 24 Feb 2011 75,325 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 75,323 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 68,766 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 68,766 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 68,577 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

bonnet has been damaged but still opens and locks down

drivers wiper blade starting too split

nearside rear wing has damage

rear number plate has damage

Fail 17 Dec 2008 63,543 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 63,543 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 55,275 miles

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

damage to o/s door mirror

damage to spare wheel and spare tyre

Pass 30 May 2006 45,108 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
Full Ford Ka reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R26 JGU is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R26 JGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R26 JGU?

You can check the full history of R26 JGU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R26 JGU registered?

R26 JGU is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 May 1998.

Is R26 JGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R26 JGU shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R26 JGU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R26 JGU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.