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R303 GBE

1998 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

58,919 mi
Last recorded58,919 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR303 GBE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 58,919 miles

n/s/r tyre surface cracks on tread and sidwall

o/s/f and n/s/f wishbone rear bushes starting to break away

steering rack has slight seepage of oil

Fail 30 Jul 2014 58,913 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s/r tyre surface cracks on tread and sidwall

steering rack has slight seepage of oil

Pass 11 Jul 2013 58,762 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/f headlamp faded

n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

o/s/f and n/s/f lower wishbones rear bushes starting to break away

Fail 4 Jul 2013 58,762 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/f headlamp faded

n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

o/s/f and n/s/f lower wishbones rear bushes starting to break away

Pass 28 Jun 2012 58,459 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r brake flexys surface cracks

Pass 10 Jun 2011 58,378 miles

n/s headlamp starting to discolour

n/s/r tyre cracked on sidewall

surface cracks on both rear brake hoses

Pass 10 Jun 2010 58,308 miles

n/s/f headlamp starting to dim

o/s/r and n/s/r brake hoses surface cracks

slight blow from middle exhaut joint

Fail 10 Jun 2010 58,308 miles

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

n/s/f headlamp starting to dim

o/s/r and n/s/r brake hoses surface cracks

slight blow from middle exhaut joint

Pass 11 Jun 2009 57,632 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

slight play in lower steering column u/j

surface cracks on both rear brake flexy hoses

surface cracks on o/s/f and n/s/r tyre sidewall

Fail 11 Jun 2009 57,632 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

slight play in lower steering column u/j

surface cracks on both rear brake flexy hoses

surface cracks on o/s/f and n/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 16 Jun 2008 57,228 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s and n/s/f tyres wearing on inner edge

o/s wiper split at end

o/s/f outer sill corroded

surface cracks on o/s and n/s/r brake hoses

Pass 31 May 2007 54,282 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 48,964 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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R303 GBE 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 R303 GBE, 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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R303 GBE is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 June 1998.

Is R303 GBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R303 GBE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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