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R472 UMJ

1998 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,398 mi
Last recorded76,398 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR472 UMJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2013 76,398 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2013 76,253 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant level low

Pass 16 May 2012 68,997 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2011 62,978 miles

various under body corrosion

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front number plate req att

front wishbone bushes slightly worn

near side hand brake req att

rear number plate cracked

rear panel damaged

tyres slightly perished

Fail 25 May 2011 62,978 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front number plate req att

front wishbone bushes slightly worn

near side hand brake req att

rear number plate cracked

rear panel damaged

tyres slightly perished

various under body corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2010 55,173 miles

3 hub caps fitted

front number plate req

o/s rear tyre perished

under body and sills corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2010 55,168 miles

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

3 hub caps fitted

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

front number plate req

o/s rear tyre perished

under body and sills corroded

wipers req

Pass 26 Oct 2009 50,366 miles

4 hub caps fitted

hand brake req att n/s

steering rack damp

Fail 22 Oct 2009 50,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

4 hub caps fitted

hand brake req att n/s

steering rack damp

Pass 14 Oct 2008 45,179 miles

4 hub caps fitted steering rack damp n/s front wheel buckled

Pass 17 Oct 2007 40,387 miles

4 hub caps fitted foot brake and hand brake req att o/s rear

Pass 18 Oct 2006 35,351 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 30,937 miles

n/s/wishbone bush req soon front tyres req now foot brake req att soon

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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R472 UMJ is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R472 UMJ, 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 R472 UMJ registered?

R472 UMJ is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R472 UMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R472 UMJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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