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R350 HGX

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,145 mi
Last recorded91,145 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR350 HGX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 91,145 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 91,145 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Due to opaque lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Due to opaque lens (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 88,160 miles

Nearside sill corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2019 88,160 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp patterns poor due to opaque lenses

Nearside sill corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2018 85,184 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside sill slight corrosion

Fail 13 Apr 2018 85,184 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside sill slight corrosion

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 82,833 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear tyre walls worn due to being run flat

Fail 13 Apr 2017 82,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear tyre walls worn due to being run flat

Pass 18 Apr 2016 81,152 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 81,125 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 78,235 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 74,634 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 74,634 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 71,447 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 63,638 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 65,165 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Apr 2010 62,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 62,058 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 59,122 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 55,913 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 55,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 51,176 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 51,176 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 46,292 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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R350 HGX is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R350 HGX, 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 R350 HGX registered?

R350 HGX is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R350 HGX safe to buy?

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