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R407 MEC

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,282 mi
Last recorded76,282 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR407 MEC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2013 76,282 miles

vehicle under side and various body parts surface rust corrosion.

Pass 23 Jan 2012 74,210 miles

corrosion by front sub frame n/s and o/s

corrosion rear box section n/s and o/s

Fail 23 Jan 2012 74,208 miles

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

corrosion by front sub frame n/s and o/s

corrosion rear box section n/s and o/s

Pass 26 Jan 2011 72,369 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 68,488 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 63,825 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 59,540 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 54,442 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 504,476 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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R407 MEC is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R407 MEC, 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 R407 MEC registered?

R407 MEC is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R407 MEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R407 MEC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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