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R403 TLN

1998 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

10,885 mi
Last recorded10,885 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR403 TLN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2013 10,885 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 10,884 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 5,517 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 5,406 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 14 Oct 2011 99,815 miles

corrosion on offside front [ a ] post advice repaired now

movement on near side front wheel

Fail 10 Oct 2011 99,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

corrosion on offside front [ a ] post advice repaired now

movement on near side front wheel

Pass 6 Oct 2010 96,686 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 89,181 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 76,497 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 76,497 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 28 Aug 2007 62,818 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 62,818 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 52,743 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 47,473 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 47,399 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

both front flexi brake hoses 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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R403 TLN is a 1998 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R403 TLN, 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 R403 TLN registered?

R403 TLN is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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