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R404 JGU

1998 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

58,528 mi
Last recorded58,528 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR404 JGU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 58,528 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 58,458 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 53,063 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

splits in offide front tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2014 47,561 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 47,561 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 46,591 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside rear tyre slight cracking

Fail 22 Apr 2013 46,584 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside rear tyre slight cracking

Pass 19 Apr 2012 45,071 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 42,930 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 39,520 miles

advise front brake discs and springs

Fail 29 Mar 2010 39,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise front brake discs and springs

Pass 6 Apr 2009 36,650 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 36,648 miles

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

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

advice nearside rear tyre exessivly cracking on outter edge.

Pass 4 Apr 2008 31,489 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 31,480 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 27,095 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 27,095 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 22,945 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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R404 JGU is a 1998 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R404 JGU, 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 R404 JGU registered?

R404 JGU is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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