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R419 JYG

1998 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2014
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,760 mi
Last recorded8,760 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR419 JYG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2014 8,760 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 93,163 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 93,157 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/f dip beam set on lowest setting

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear number plate started to deteriorate

Pass 13 Jun 2012 82,234 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 82,226 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 81,538 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 81,538 miles

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

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 71,992 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 63,950 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 63,950 miles

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

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

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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R419 JYG 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 50%.

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 R419 JYG, 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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R419 JYG is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 July 1998.

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