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R463 TYC

1998 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,736 mi
Last recorded85,736 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR463 TYC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 85,736 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

area around fuel cap corroded

crack to nearside of windscreen but not in the drivers view of the road

front chassis rails corroded

nearside and offside front chassis legs corroded

nearside and offside front inner arches corroded

nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches corroded

offside and nearside inner and outer sills corroded

offside and nearside rear axle bushes in poor condition

offside door shut corroded

offside front floor pan corroded

oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2015 85,714 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper wheel arch BEHIND bumper (2.4.A.3)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

area around fuel cap corroded

crack to nearside of windscreen but not in the drivers view of the road

front chassis rails corroded

nearside and offside front chassis legs corroded

nearside and offside front inner arches corroded

nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches corroded

offside and nearside inner and outer sills corroded

offside and nearside rear axle bushes in poor condition

offside door shut corroded

offside front floor pan corroded

oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2014 74,893 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion around fuel cap area

crack to nearside of windscreen outside of drivers view of the road

floor pans and chassis rails corroded

nearside and offside front chassis legs corroded

offside and nearside rear inner wheel arches corroded

rear inner sills corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2014 74,788 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion around fuel cap area

crack to nearside of windscreen outside of drivers view of the road

floor pans and chassis rails corroded

nearside and offside front chassis legs corroded

offside and nearside rear inner wheel arches corroded

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2013 65,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion on inner sills

Pass 6 Sep 2012 57,135 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 49,370 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 49,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 48,341 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 48,341 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 47,784 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 46,286 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 45,146 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 44,922 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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R463 TYC is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R463 TYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R463 TYC registered?

R463 TYC is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is R463 TYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R463 TYC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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