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R340 JUF

1998 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2017
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,439 mi
Last recorded71,439 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR340 JUF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2017 71,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 68,211 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rails (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rails (6.1.B.2)

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

spare tyre badly cracked

Fail 23 May 2016 68,211 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rails (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rails (6.1.B.2)

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

spare tyre badly cracked

Pass 12 Jun 2015 65,119 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 65,119 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 62,122 miles

HEADLAMP GLASS POLISH

N/S/R TYRE BADLY PERISHED

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 May 2014 62,122 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

HEADLAMP GLASS POLISH

N/S/R TYRE BADLY PERISHED

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2013 59,266 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 May 2013 59,261 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 56,283 miles

corrosion in n/s/r chassis leg ,floor pan

corrosion in o/s/r floor ,corrosion in n/s/r inner arch ,n/s/r tyre perished ,o/s/f tyre on limit ,o/s/f wish bone bush pulling out

Fail 18 Jun 2012 56,233 miles

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

corrosion in n/s/r chassis leg ,floor pan

corrosion in o/s/r floor ,corrosion in n/s/r inner arch ,n/s/r tyre perished ,o/s/f tyre on limit ,o/s/f wish bone bush pulling out

Pass 15 Jun 2011 53,795 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 53,795 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

alternator belt perished..rocker gasket leaking..rear axle bushs perished..slight buckle in front wheels..slight bind from n/s/r brake..o/s/f tyre and n/s/r tyre perashing..corrosion around n/s outter sill,front x-member,o/s/f brake pipe....

Pass 4 Jun 2010 50,622 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 50,621 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

MIDDLE EXHAUST PIN HOLED/CORRODED/BEEN WELDED....

n/s/f tyre worn to 2.0mm/edge wear..slight buckle in front wheels..alternator belt perished..corrosion around - bulkhead,rear inner sills,rear chassis....

Pass 17 Jun 2009 47,226 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 47,224 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

corrosion around - outter sills,rear chassis,o/s/f chassis,bulk head area..slight dent in n/s/f wheel rim..alternator belt perashing..pin hole in middle exhaust/rear baffles breaking up....

Pass 23 May 2008 42,779 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 42,779 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f lower arm bush perashing..rear flexi brake hoses perashing..corrosion around - inner rear sills/rear chassis....

Pass 25 May 2007 39,288 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 39,288 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

corrosion around o/s/f floor pan

Pass 1 Jun 2006 35,105 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 35,105 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

o/s/f tyre perashing....noise from water pump/alternator area...signs of coolant from top hose area....alternator belt perashing....exhaust blow from manifold area.....

Pass 27 May 2005 30,372 miles

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

damage to near side rear tyre sidwall

near side front tyre on 3mm

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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R340 JUF is a 1998 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R340 JUF, 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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R340 JUF is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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