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R395 ULD

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

38,342 mi
Last recorded38,342 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR395 ULD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 38,342 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front oil around steering rack

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlight lens damaged

Fail 29 Mar 2019 38,342 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front oil around steering rack

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlight lens damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2018 28,974 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 15,714 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 15,714 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 8,618 miles

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

rear service brake imbalance just met the requirement

Fail 21 Mar 2016 8,614 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort 50KGF (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake recorded 16% only just met required level

Pass 27 Jan 2015 8,581 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 8,486 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 8,395 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 8,179 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 Mar 2011 34,689 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 7,694 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 7,418 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 21 Nov 2008 7,249 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 7,241 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Plastic under guard loose

Pass 14 Sep 2007 7,029 miles

all tyres side wall cracking

nearside rear tyre slightly binding

Pass 27 Sep 2006 6,625 miles

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S WHEEL RIM †LONG TRAVEL OM HAND BRAKE

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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R395 ULD 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 R395 ULD, 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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R395 ULD is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 April 1998.

Is R395 ULD safe to buy?

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