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R394 SCW

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

80,360 mi
Last recorded80,360 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR394 SCW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2011 80,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

crack to f/o/s/windscreen

f/o/s/lower screen deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2011 80,360 miles

crack to f/o/s/windscreen

f/o/s/lower screen deteriorated

Fail 19 Jul 2011 80,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear 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)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

crack to f/o/s/windscreen

f/o/s/lower screen deteriorated

Pass 24 Jun 2010 79,900 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 79,833 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear brake flexi hoses deteriorating

front screen cracked outside swept area

handbrake travel high

nearside and offside front floors corroded

nearside and offside inner sills corroded

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush seperating

nearside headlamp lens deteriorated

offside front ball joint metal protective cover loose and rattling

slight damage to offside rear wheel

Pass 10 Jun 2009 74,293 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 Jun 2009 74,280 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2008 64,712 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 64,548 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 56,229 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 56,229 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 49,211 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 49,209 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Corrosion to O/S/F of chassis.

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R394 SCW is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R394 SCW, 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 R394 SCW registered?

R394 SCW is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 April 1998.

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