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R307 CUJ

1998 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,982 mi
Last recorded81,982 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR307 CUJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2012 81,982 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 81,982 miles

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 73,417 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 69,282 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 68,315 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 68,315 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 58,700 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 58,700 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 52,361 miles

See adv sheet 292515667265

Fail 22 Sep 2007 52,361 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 48,904 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 45,034 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside parking & service brake low effort

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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R307 CUJ is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R307 CUJ, 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 R307 CUJ registered?

R307 CUJ is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 April 1998.

Is R307 CUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R307 CUJ shows 12 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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