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R370 AOW

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

52,937 mi
Last recorded52,937 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR370 AOW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 52,937 miles

brake discs rusted

front and rear brake hoses condition

front crossmember rusted

front exhaust condition

inner and outer sills rusted

nearside front tyre worn

nearside rear tyre edge worn

rear bushes condition

wipers condition

Pass 27 Oct 2016 51,168 miles

brake discs rusted

exhaust rusted

front tyres edges worn

rear brake hoses condition

rear sills and offside rear chassis rusted

rear suspension bushes worn

rear tyres edges worn

wipers condition

Pass 26 Nov 2015 50,061 miles

brake discs condition

front and rear exhaust rusted

rear brake hoses condition

rear suspension bushes condition

rear tyres worn

sills rusted

Fail 24 Nov 2015 50,061 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake discs condition

front and rear exhaust rusted

rear brake hoses condition

rear suspension bushes condition

rear tyres worn

sills rusted

Pass 10 Dec 2014 48,510 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front discs rusted

nearside rear tyre edge worn

Fail 9 Dec 2014 48,510 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front discs rusted

nearside rear tyre edge worn

Pass 6 Dec 2013 46,842 miles

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

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

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

front tyres edges worn

nearside front floor rusted

nearside wiper condition

offside front sill rusted

Fail 6 Dec 2013 46,842 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

front tyres edges worn

nearside front floor rusted

nearside wiper condition

offside front sill rusted

Pass 6 Dec 2012 45,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both sills and offsde upper sill rusted

offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 6 Dec 2011 43,717 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front upper sill rusted

sills rusted

Pass 15 Dec 2010 41,118 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 39,105 miles

both rear wheel bearings

Fail 10 Dec 2009 39,105 miles

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

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

both rear wheel bearings

Pass 18 Dec 2008 37,504 miles

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

sills rusted

steering colmun lower coupling

Fail 18 Dec 2008 37,504 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

sills rusted

steering colmun lower coupling

Pass 13 Dec 2007 35,195 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

steering column coupling stiff

Pass 11 Dec 2006 33,211 miles

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

brake pads worn

nearside rear tyre condition

Pass 5 Jan 2006 31,135 miles

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

nearside front tyre perished

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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R370 AOW is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R370 AOW, 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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R370 AOW is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 January 1998.

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