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R339 PFJ

1998 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,506 mi
Last recorded97,506 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR339 PFJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2009 97,506 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment fractured (2.4.F.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment fractured (2.4.F.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 88,222 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 80,110 miles

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

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

Oil leak

grease on n/s cv boot, no hole found

Fail 14 May 2007 80,110 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

due to accident damage, o/s/f wheele arch liner close to wheel

grease on n/s cv boot, no hole found

Pass 11 May 2006 67,141 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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R339 PFJ is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R339 PFJ, 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 R339 PFJ registered?

R339 PFJ is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 March 1998.

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