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R304 FVX

1998 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,600 mi
Last recorded67,600 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR304 FVX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014 67,600 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2014 67,599 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 63,107 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

adv on off side rear tyre on 1.6m on outer edge

Pass 18 Mar 2011 57,073 miles

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Mar 2010 55,455 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 55,455 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 13 Mar 2009 52,064 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 52,064 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 48,873 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Mar 2007 45,595 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 41,480 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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R304 FVX is a 1998 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FVX, 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 FVX registered?

R304 FVX is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R304 FVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R304 FVX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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