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R359 GHJ

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,441 mi
Last recorded94,441 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR359 GHJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 94,441 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake balance 20% (uneven)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

top part of windscreen damaged (drivers view not affected)

underside of vehicle painted (unable to view )

Fail 31 Jan 2017 94,305 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake balance 20% (uneven)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

top part of windscreen damaged (drivers view not affected)

underside of vehicle painted (unable to view )

Pass 21 Jan 2016 91,121 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight perishing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight perishing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' front windscreen has crack but does not obscure view (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 68,039 miles

1. Offside front lower rear wish bone bush starting to seperate. 2. Nearside front lower rear wish bone bush starting to perish.

Fail 30 Oct 2014 68,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside 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)

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

1. Offside front lower rear wish bone bush starting to seperate. 2. Nearside front lower rear wish bone bush starting to perish.

Pass 9 Sep 2013 57,553 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 56,456 miles

parts of structure at earlier stages of corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2011 55,357 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 54,052 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 52,575 miles

parts of structure at earlier stages of corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2008 51,449 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Sep 2008 51,449 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Sep 2007 50,598 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 49,446 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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R359 GHJ is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R359 GHJ, 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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R359 GHJ is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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