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R288 BBU

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,423 mi
Last recorded62,423 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR288 BBU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 62,423 miles

Drivers side front suspension wishbone rear bush has slight movement

Drivers side rear flexible brake pipe is slightly worn

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Passenger side front suspension wishbone bush has slight Movement

Fail 23 Feb 2017 62,423 miles

Offside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Drivers side front suspension wishbone rear bush has slight movement

Drivers side rear flexible brake pipe is slightly worn

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Passenger side front suspension wishbone bush has slight Movement

Pass 2 Feb 2016 60,263 miles

Rear brakes uneven, drivers side rear foot and parking brake reading low effort

Fail 30 Jan 2016 60,210 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Drivers side rear sill area (2.4.A.3)

Rear brakes uneven, drivers side rear foot and parking brake reading low effort

Pass 31 Jan 2015 52,715 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 52,715 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 47,045 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 41,892 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 36,885 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 31,633 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 29,532 miles

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

advise track wear on tyres

Pass 16 Jan 2009 28,456 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 27,351 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 25,900 miles

advise spare+o/s/f tyre 2mm.

Pass 1 Feb 2006 24,684 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 24,683 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R288 BBU is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R288 BBU, 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 R288 BBU registered?

R288 BBU is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 February 1998.

Is R288 BBU safe to buy?

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