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R423 NMJ

1998 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

18,489 mi
Last recorded18,489 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR423 NMJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 18,489 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and chassis above this point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 18,106 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 17,620 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 17,027 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 16,625 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 16,081 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 15,507 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 15,346 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 15,169 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 14,976 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 14,836 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 14,674 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015 14,674 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 14,505 miles

exhant rusty and peeling

Pass 21 Jan 2013 14,382 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 14,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 14,194 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 14,063 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 13,819 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 13,600 miles

front wipers smeary

poss leak from nearside rear wheel cylinder

Pass 4 Jan 2007 13,244 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 11,377 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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R423 NMJ is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 R423 NMJ, 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 R423 NMJ registered?

R423 NMJ is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 January 1998.

Is R423 NMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R423 NMJ shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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