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R385 HFR

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

22,257 mi
Last recorded22,257 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR385 HFR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 22,257 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 12,887 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AXLE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 12,331 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 9,490 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 5,386 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 4,986 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 4,908 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 4,908 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 4,744 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 4,532 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 4,263 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 3,869 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 3,628 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 3,421 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 3,197 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 3,037 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 2,817 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 2,644 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 2,475 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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R385 HFR is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 R385 HFR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R385 HFR registered?

R385 HFR is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R385 HFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R385 HFR shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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