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R410 TJH

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

289 mi
Last recorded289 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR410 TJH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2011 289 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 96,323 miles

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear tyre is showing signs of age

offside rear tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 20 Sep 2010 96,300 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear tyre is showing signs of age

offside rear tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 28 Oct 2009 94,275 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 93,563 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 89,628 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 89,616 miles

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

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

offside mirror damaged,offside sill corroding

Pass 16 Oct 2006 86,165 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 86,162 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 81,405 miles

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

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

front wishbone rear bushes perished,osf tyre worn on inner edge & close to limits,spare worn on outer edge,bonnet hinges stiff,coolant leaks/ †stains.os outer body sill starting to corrode,exhaust poor condition/slight blow rear box

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 TJH is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R410 TJH, 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 R410 TJH registered?

R410 TJH is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 February 1998.

Is R410 TJH safe to buy?

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