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R348 ORX

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

61,410 mi
Last recorded61,410 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR348 ORX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2009 61,410 miles

chip to screen

corrosion by both front subframe mounts

corrosion to both door shuts and outer/inner sills

corrosion to floor pans/ o/s/r chassis rail by axle mount

lower arm bushes poor condtion

o/s/r bumper corner loose

plastic wheel arch covers fitted

play in top shock mounts

repair to o/s/r outer sill very heavily under seal unable to check welding fully

slight blow front section exhaust

slight damage to both front wheel rims

slight marking to o/s/f brake hose

Fail 21 Dec 2009 61,394 miles

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

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

chip to screen

corrosion by both front subframe mounts

corrosion to both door shuts and outer/inner sills

corrosion to floor pans/ o/s/r chassis rail by axle mount

lower arm bushes poor condtion

o/s/r bumper corner loose

plastic wheel arch covers fitted

play in top shock mounts

slight blow front section exhaust

slight damage to both front wheel rims

slight marking to o/s/f brake hose

Pass 17 Dec 2008 53,959 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bonnet prop missing

both front lower arms rear bushes detiorating

corrosion to both front subframe mounting points

corrosion to offside inner sill,both rear chassis rails and nearside floor pan at front

corrosion to offside outer sill

corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

damage to nearside rear quarter panel

damage to rear number plate

general undervehicle body corrosion

underneath vehicle covered in mud

Fail 12 Dec 2008 53,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bonnet prop missing

both front lower arms rear bushes detiorating

corrosion to both front subframe mounting points

corrosion to offside inner sill,both rear chassis rails and nearside floor pan at front

corrosion to offside outer sill

corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

damage to nearside rear quarter panel

damage to rear number plate

general undervehicle body corrosion

underneath vehicle covered in mud

Pass 12 Nov 2007 45,393 miles

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Fail 1 Nov 2007 45,150 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Impact damage to exhaust heat shield

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 39,658 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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R348 ORX is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R348 ORX, 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 R348 ORX registered?

R348 ORX is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is R348 ORX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R348 ORX shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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