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R301 WAM

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,841 mi
Last recorded76,841 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR301 WAM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014 76,841 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 76,841 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 76,830 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 76,830 miles

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 75,250 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 73,582 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 72,018 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 70,094 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 70,081 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 67,226 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 67,226 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 56,167 miles

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

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

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

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

long travel on park brake lever

Pass 22 Aug 2006 35,292 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 35,292 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 14 Jul 2005 18,535 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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R301 WAM is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R301 WAM, 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 R301 WAM registered?

R301 WAM is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 May 1998.

Is R301 WAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R301 WAM shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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