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R460 GJN

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,813 mi
Last recorded57,813 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR460 GJN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2013 57,813 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 53,179 miles

front floors heavily rusted

o/s/r chassis heavily rusted

rear inner sills heavily rusted

Fail 8 Jun 2012 53,179 miles

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

front floors heavily rusted

o/s/r chassis heavily rusted

rear inner sills heavily rusted

Pass 2 Jun 2011 46,640 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 43,609 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre limit outer edge

nearside rear tyre limit

offside front tyre limit inner edge

offside rear tyre 2mm

surface rust front floor and offside sill

Fail 17 Jun 2010 43,609 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake discs worn to limit

nearside front tyre limit outer edge

nearside rear tyre limit

offside front tyre limit inner edge

offside rear tyre 2mm

rear brake / handbrake need adjustment

slight noise nearside rear wheel bearing

surface rust front floor and offside sill

Pass 29 Jul 2009 40,972 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

body damage

front suspension noise

nearside front brake worn

offside front brake flexi perished

offside sill and front floor surface rust

rear brake / handbrake needs adjustment

rear number plate poor

slight noise both rear wheel bearings

tyres 2mm

Fail 28 Jul 2009 40,972 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front suspension noise

nearside body damage

nearside front brake worn

offside front brake flexi perished

offside sill and front floor surface rust

rear brake / handbrake needs adjustment

rear number plate poor

slight noise both rear wheel bearings

tyres 2mm

Pass 24 Apr 2008 36,100 miles

nearside rear tyre limit

offside rear tyre 2mm

rear number plate poor

Fail 23 Apr 2008 36,099 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

coolant low

nearside rear tyre limit

offside rear tyre 2mm

rear number plate poor

Pass 23 Apr 2007 31,562 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 31,562 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 11,253 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 11,253 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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R460 GJN is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R460 GJN, 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 R460 GJN registered?

R460 GJN is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 April 1998.

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