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R312 GGF

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,199 mi
Last recorded36,199 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR312 GGF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 36,199 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 36,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm `165 65 13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 33,917 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 33,917 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement AXLE (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement AXLE (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 31,487 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 31,486 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 29,634 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 29,632 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 27,246 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 25,082 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 22,598 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 22,598 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

tracking

Pass 22 Feb 2010 20,373 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front wiper blades judder

interior mirror missing

Pass 19 Feb 2009 17,274 miles

Front number plate damaged

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated and damaged

Pass 20 Feb 2008 14,706 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Feb 2007 12,428 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 12,428 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 8,826 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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R312 GGF is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R312 GGF, 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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R312 GGF is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 July 1998.

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