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R293 RRG

1998 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

60,939 mi
Last recorded60,939 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR293 RRG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 60,939 miles

Both handbrake cables are corroded

FRont exhaust is corroded

Front exhaust has been repaired

Fuel filter is corroded

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

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

Rear offside wheel bearing is slightly rough

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 55,202 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 55,199 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 49,871 miles

both rear tyres have small cracks in outer treads

Fail 7 Apr 2011 49,869 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres have small cracks in outer treads

Pass 13 Apr 2010 48,821 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 46,983 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight corrosion on all brake pipes

Slight corrosion on floor

Pass 29 Apr 2008 41,832 miles

slight corrosion on rear exhaust

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 24 May 2007 37,317 miles

corrosion on front brake discs

corrosion on o/s 1/4 panel near front door

front brake pads wearing

nearside front tyre 1.9mm outer edge

underneath of vehicle coated with underseal

Fail 22 May 2007 37,317 miles

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

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

corrosion on front brake discs

corrosion on o/s 1/4 panel near front door

front brake pads wearing

nearside front tyre 1.9mm outer edge

underneath of vehicle coated with underseal

Pass 10 Jun 2006 30,951 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 30,951 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2005 24,076 miles

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

spare tyre u/s

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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R293 RRG is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R293 RRG, 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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R293 RRG is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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