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R408 ODM

1998 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2015
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,262 mi
Last recorded64,262 miles
Recorded on27 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR408 ODM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 27 May 2014 64,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 62,524 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 60,937 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 59,286 miles

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

Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 57,453 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 54,952 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion started offside & nearside front floor

front brake discs worn & corroded

play in offside & nearside rear axle bush

Pass 13 Aug 2008 49,394 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded on edges

Pass 7 Aug 2007 42,963 miles

front brake discs corroded on edges

offside fronr tyre worn inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2006 37,221 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jul 2005 33,221 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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R408 ODM is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R408 ODM, 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 R408 ODM registered?

R408 ODM is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 June 1998.

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