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R357 FDX

1998 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,602 mi
Last recorded71,602 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR357 FDX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 71,602 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive just behind n/s sill (2.4.A.3)

fuel filter rusty

rear exhaust silencer rubber perished and split but still supporting

Pass 5 Jun 2015 68,633 miles

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

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

fuel filter rusty

Fail 28 May 2015 68,633 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

fuel filter rusty

Pass 5 Jun 2014 66,941 miles

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

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

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

damage n/s rear

slight corrosion n/s sill

Pass 21 May 2013 64,473 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 64,473 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 62,162 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 62,162 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 59,762 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 52,607 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 52,583 miles

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

both front lower arm bushes slight split/perishing

both inner and outer sills have surface corrosion

front screen is chipped zone B

nearside and offside door steps have surface corrosion

rear number plate is cracked

Pass 23 Jul 2009 46,259 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 40,417 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 38,595 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 36,654 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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R357 FDX is a 1998 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R357 FDX, 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 R357 FDX registered?

R357 FDX is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 May 1998.

Is R357 FDX safe to buy?

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