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R420 FEH

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,830 mi
Last recorded85,830 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR420 FEH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 85,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 84,806 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 84,802 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wing and rear quarter (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Door step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wing and rear quarter (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Door step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 84,789 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 82,628 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 82,620 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 80,380 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 80,328 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill x2 holes (5.2.6)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 77,643 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 74,838 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 72,044 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 71,990 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 68,965 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 68,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 65,224 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 61,496 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2010 61,496 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2009 56,405 miles

Front floor pan, outer edges corroded.

Front nearside wishbone, front bush perished.

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Power steering pipes corroded.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear nearside tyre perished and cracked.

Slight damage to front bumper.

Slight weep from power steering rack.

Sump corroded.

Fail 11 Aug 2009 56,405 miles

Front floor pan, outer edges corroded.

Front nearside wishbone, front bush perished.

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Power steering pipes corroded.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear nearside tyre perished and cracked.

Slight damage to front bumper.

Slight weep from power steering rack.

Sump corroded.

Pass 28 Jul 2008 52,156 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 48,181 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 44,331 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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R420 FEH is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R420 FEH, 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 R420 FEH registered?

R420 FEH is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R420 FEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R420 FEH shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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