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R294 FHK

1998 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,171 mi
Last recorded99,171 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR294 FHK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2011 99,171 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 99,125 miles

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

handbrake has high travel

nearside rear axle bush seperating

Pass 30 Jan 2010 88,301 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ancillary drive belt grooves are split.

off and near side front brake discs show wear.

off and near side front floor sections show weakness due to corrosion.

off and near side rear suspension strut top mounts show play.

off side front tyre tread shows low depth, uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

off side outer sill shows weakness due to corrosion.

off side rear tyre perished.

parking brake lever shows travel.

Fail 29 Jan 2010 88,301 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

ancillary drive belt grooves are split.

off and near side front brake discs show wear.

off and near side front floor sections show weakness due to corrosion.

off and near side rear suspension strut top mounts show play.

off side front tyre tread shows low depth, uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

off side outer sill shows weakness due to corrosion.

off side rear tyre perished.

parking brake lever shows travel.

Pass 24 Jan 2009 77,976 miles

both front floor pans corroded

offside front lower arm fouling subframe

offside front lower arm front bush bonding failed

topped up engine oil

no oil on dip stick

oil pressure light coming on

Fail 24 Jan 2009 77,976 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front floor pans corroded

offside front lower arm fouling subframe

offside front lower arm front bush bonding failed

topped up engine oil

no oil on dip stick

oil pressure light coming on

Pass 18 Jan 2008 71,887 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

auxillary drive belt grooves are split.

off and near side front floor pan sections show weakness due to corrosion.

off and near side rear suspension strut top mounts show play.

Pass 1 Feb 2007 64,599 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 64,599 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

auxillary drive belt grooves split.

near side front tyre tread is worn uneven.

near side rear tyre is worn uneven and is perished.

off and near side rear suspension strut top mounts show play.

parking brake lever travel.

Pass 8 Feb 2006 59,527 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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R294 FHK is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R294 FHK, 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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R294 FHK is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 February 1998.

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