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R425 GGN

1998 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

34,675 mi
Last recorded34,675 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR425 GGN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2017 34,675 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Off side outer sill rusty not got hole

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering rack slightly leaking

Pass 30 Dec 2015 32,635 miles

offside outer sill panel and floor area rusty but not holed

Pass 6 Jan 2015 31,074 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 28,976 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 28,332 miles

engine oil level low.

front number plate damage up.

nearside & offside front brake flex hose cracked & perishe up.

Pass 13 Jan 2012 27,889 miles

Front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jan 2012 27,889 miles

Front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 26,008 miles

crack in front reg plate

Fail 6 Jan 2011 26,002 miles

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

crack in front reg plate

Fail 22 Dec 2009 18,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 18,816 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 14,021 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 10,206 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 7,926 miles

both head lamp aims a bit high

Pass 5 Dec 2005 7,178 miles

REAR SILENCER RUSTY

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON REAR BRAKES(BRAKE CHECK RECOMENDED)

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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R425 GGN is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R425 GGN, 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 R425 GGN registered?

R425 GGN is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is R425 GGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R425 GGN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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