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R454 WGC

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,483 mi
Last recorded72,483 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR454 WGC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2011 72,483 miles

fuel filler neck at cap corroded

slight corrosion to under body of car

front bumper loose/broken

slight exhaust blow between centre and rear exhaust (joint)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 72,483 miles

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

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

front bumper loose/broken

fuel filler neck at cap corroded

slight corrosion to under body of car

slight exhaust blow between centre and rear exhaust (joint)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 71,332 miles

engine noisey

front and rear coil springs rusty

oil leaks

Fail 16 Jun 2010 71,332 miles

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

engine noisey

front and rear coil springs rusty

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey

o/s wiper blade worn

o/s/f wishbone arm rear bush starting to split from bonding

oil leaks

Pass 1 Jul 2009 70,098 miles

all four coil springs rusty

bottom sills rusty

engine sounds noisey

n/s/r wheel bearing getting noisey

o/s/f wishbone arm- rear bush starting to split from bonding

Pass 4 Jul 2008 67,567 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leaks from engine

Fail 3 Jul 2008 67,563 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leaks from engine

Pass 10 Jul 2007 65,204 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 65,204 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 62,832 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 60,307 miles

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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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R454 WGC is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 R454 WGC, 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 R454 WGC registered?

R454 WGC is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 June 1998.

Is R454 WGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R454 WGC shows 11 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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