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R474 EBE

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,735 mi
Last recorded65,735 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR474 EBE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2009 65,735 miles

n/s/f tyre worn close to limit on outer edge

oil leak from engine

power steering pipes corroding

rear flexible brake hose ferrules corrroding

slight play in rear strut top mounts

slight wear in n/s/f suspension arm front bush

slight wear in o/s/f suspension arm bushes

Fail 26 Jan 2009 65,735 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn close to limit on outer edge

oil leak from engine

power steering pipes corroding

rear flexible brake hose ferrules corrroding

slight play in rear strut top mounts

slight wear in n/s/f suspension arm front bush

slight wear in o/s/f suspension arm bushes

Pass 29 Jan 2008 62,061 miles

handbrake travel

Fail 28 Jan 2008 62,058 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

handbrake travel

Pass 31 Jan 2007 57,691 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 50,169 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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R474 EBE is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R474 EBE, 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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R474 EBE is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R474 EBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R474 EBE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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