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R337 JGN

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,225 mi
Last recorded92,225 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR337 JGN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2016 92,225 miles

Minor Corrosion to Chassis On Front

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 92,098 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Minor Corrosion to Chassis On Front

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 87,329 miles

Body has slight corrosion underbody and components (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (outer are not fully visible due to wheel trim) (3.5.1g)

Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring worn all four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 87,308 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Body has slight corrosion underbody and components (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (outer are not fully visible due to wheel trim) (3.5.1g)

Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring worn all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 86,652 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 86,631 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 86,393 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 86,393 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 83,785 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 75,737 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 69,918 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 63,821 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 55,057 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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R337 JGN is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue 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 R337 JGN, 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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R337 JGN is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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