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R281 OFX

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

55,388 mi
Last recorded55,388 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR281 OFX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2021 55,388 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced top of sill / inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced top of sill/outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill /rear of inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside/nearside inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

steering rack boots twisted

Pass 25 Mar 2020 52,986 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside/nearside floor corners (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

both front suspension arm rear bushes splitting

both rear coil springs corroded

head lamp images deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn to limit

nearside rear tyre perishing in tread

Fail 25 Mar 2020 52,986 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside/nearside floor corners (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

both front suspension arm rear bushes splitting

both rear coil springs corroded

front brake pads low

head lamp images deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn to limit

nearside rear tyre perishing in tread

Pass 20 Mar 2019 50,097 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside/nearside floor corners (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside windscreen damage

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside/nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

head lamp images deteriorated

slight brake bind nearside rear

Fail 14 Mar 2019 50,096 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside/nearside floor corners (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside windscreen damage

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside/nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

head lamp images deteriorated

slight brake bind nearside rear

Pass 14 Mar 2018 47,058 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside/nearside floor corners (2.4.A.3)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment offside/nearside (2.5.A.1c)

nearside front rear brakes binding slightly

steering rack slight leakage

Fail 6 Mar 2018 47,053 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion a post (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside/nearside floor corners (2.4.A.3)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment offside/nearside (2.5.A.1c)

nearside front rear brakes binding slightly

steering rack slight leakage

Pass 1 Mar 2017 43,433 miles

body corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2017 43,433 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded x3 (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

body corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2016 39,801 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 39,791 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 38,087 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 35,502 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 35,493 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 32,755 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 30,037 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 26,251 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 26,251 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 23,519 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 23,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 20,649 miles

Front brakes show imalance of 20%.

Offside front brake hose is close to the strurt body.

Pass 30 Jul 2008 16,995 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 10,881 miles

exhaust system very rusty

front brake discs slightly scored

play in nearside rear top suspension mount

slight damage to nearside rear light unit

Pass 2 Mar 2006 7,068 miles

all tyres perished

exhaust system rusty

front brake discs corroded

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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R281 OFX is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R281 OFX, 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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R281 OFX is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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