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R410 ORR

1998 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

51,064 mi
Last recorded51,064 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR410 ORR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 51,064 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 51,063 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill & Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 48,869 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 48,869 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill To Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 45,352 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to brake pipe (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to brake pipe (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 45,352 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Axle (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill To Wheel Arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Axle (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to brake pipe (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to brake pipe (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 43,057 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Nov 2016 43,056 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Nov 2015 41,225 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 41,212 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 38,548 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 38,548 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 35,496 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 35,496 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 32,375 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 32,334 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 30,360 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 29,529 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 29,529 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2009 28,437 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 22,057 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 22,057 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight play in rear shocker tops/ aux belt perished/

Pass 9 May 2007 16,452 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 13,678 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking.

Fail 30 May 2006 13,678 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall is cracking.

Offside front tyre is under inflated.

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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R410 ORR is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 R410 ORR, 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 R410 ORR registered?

R410 ORR is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 1998.

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