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R475 EWC

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,245 mi
Last recorded75,245 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR475 EWC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2011 75,245 miles

nearside front lower suspension arm,front mounting bush,rubber bonding deteriorated

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside front lower suspension arm,rear mounting bush,rubber bonding deteriorated

welding repairs offside outer sill

Fail 12 Jul 2011 75,228 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

NSF wiper blade split

Park brake requires adjustment NSR

Pass 16 Jul 2010 72,172 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 72,157 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Outer Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

front sub frame mountings corroded

offside door step corroded

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2009 67,698 miles

Both front tyres worn close to 1.6mm min tread depth on inner edges only

Both rear flexi brake pipes starting to deteriorate

N/S front floor corroded

N/S rear outer sill corroded

N/S wishbone rear bush split but not resulting in excessive movement

O/S rear inner and outer sill corroded, front outer sill corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2008 64,040 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 60,083 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 59,911 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 55,506 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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R475 EWC is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R475 EWC, 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 R475 EWC registered?

R475 EWC is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 February 1998.

Is R475 EWC safe to buy?

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