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R435 PRX

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

9,256 mi
Last recorded9,256 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR435 PRX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2011 9,256 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front road wheels are 13 inch and rears 14 inch.VEHICLE HAS ACCIDENT DAMAGE TO OFFSIDE.

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 1,121 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 94,220 miles

rear axle mounting bushes worn. coil springs corroded. fuel filter corroded. rear bumper damaged.

travel in handbrake. pas rack covered in oil. oil leaks. front brake discs corroded slight leak from exhaust joints. exhaust corroded. wheel trims damaged. oil sump corroded.

Fail 23 Nov 2007 94,220 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear axle mounting bushes worn. coil springs corroded. fuel filter corroded. rear bumper damaged.

travel in handbrake. pas rack covered in oil. oil leaks. front brake discs corroded slight leak from exhaust joints. exhaust corroded. wheel trims damaged. oil sump corroded.

Pass 15 Dec 2006 89,259 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 89,259 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 76,542 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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R435 PRX is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R435 PRX, 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 R435 PRX registered?

R435 PRX is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is R435 PRX safe to buy?

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