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R475 TYC

1998 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

81,972 mi
Last recorded81,972 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR475 TYC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 81,972 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear axle bush has slight play

damage to both rear wings

oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2016 81,940 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear axle bush has slight play

damage to both rear wings

oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2015 76,109 miles

off side head lamp has a small amount of condensation in it

off side lower suspension arm rear bush beginning to split

small amount of corrosion on off side sill member

Pass 16 Jan 2014 68,598 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 68,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 59,051 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 59,051 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

OIL/COOLANT LEVEL LOW.CORROSION-CHASSIS/SILLS ETC.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.INT MIRROR LOOSE.BRAKES-SLIGHT BIND N/S/F-PADS VERY CLOSE LIMIT-DISCS WORN/CORRODED-BALANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS.

Fail 19 Jan 2012 49,677 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

OIL LEVEL MIN.CORROSION SILLS.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.MINOR TWIST N/S/R BRAKE HOSE.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 49,677 miles

OIL LEVEL MIN.CORROSION SILLS.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.MINOR TWIST N/S/R BRAKE HOSE.

Pass 31 Dec 2010 35,443 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

antifreeze level low

front tyres worn on inside edge

movement in front seats

offside rear light unit damaged/cracked

Fail 31 Dec 2010 35,442 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

antifreeze level low

front tyres worn on inside edge

movement in front seats

offside rear light unit damaged/cracked

Fail 4 Jan 2010 30,683 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs slightly corroded

movement in o/s/f upper attachment

o/s/f lower arm rear bush slightly perishing

o/s/f outer c.v boot loose on housing but secure at this time

o/s/r light unit damaged

rear axle bushes slightly perishing and slight movement

rear exhaust silencer slightyl corroded and minor leak on joint

slight movement in front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 4 Jan 2010 30,683 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

movement in o/s/f upper attachment

o/s/f lower arm rear bush slightly perishing

o/s/f outer c.v boot loose on housing but secure at this time

o/s/r light unit damaged

rear axle bushes slightly perishing and slight movement

rear exhaust silencer slightyl corroded and minor leak on joint

slight movement in front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 3 Jan 2009 30,369 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 30,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

auxilary belt cracking

coolant smell

exhaust system corroding and rear silencer joint has minor leak of gases

front brake discs pitted

movement in o/s/f upper attachment

n/s/r brake slightly binding

o/s/f lower arm rear bush perishing

o/s/r light unit damaged

slight movement in front anti roll bar bushes

Fail 24 Jan 2008 30,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 30,027 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 29,408 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 29,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 28,712 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 TYC is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 R475 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.

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R475 TYC is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 March 1998.

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