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R304 EAF

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,756 mi
Last recorded36,756 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR304 EAF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2011 36,756 miles

Near side wing mirror missing

Fail 10 Feb 2011 36,756 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Near side wing mirror missing

Pass 12 Jan 2010 29,496 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 29,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 24,862 miles

oil leak

underside rusty

Pass 10 Jan 2008 18,773 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 16,647 miles

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2006 15,843 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 15,843 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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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R304 EAF is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R304 EAF, 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 R304 EAF registered?

R304 EAF is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R304 EAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R304 EAF shows 9 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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