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R47 GAA

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,680 mi
Last recorded57,680 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR47 GAA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2011 57,680 miles

o/s/r light lense damaged

both rear flexi brake hoses perished

front anti roll bar bushes worn

n/s/r tyre on the legal limit

o/s and n/s floor corroded

o/s and n/s front floor corroded

o/s and n/s inner sills corroded

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded

o/s and n/s rear outer sills corroded

o/s and n/s sills full of filler

o/s/f flexi brake hose perished

o/s/r bumper damaged

o/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2010 53,142 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre is wearing on outer edge

Fail 19 Mar 2010 53,122 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre is wearing on outer edge

Pass 4 Aug 2009 10,327 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 670 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 642 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

hand brake performance low

Pass 6 Sep 2007 475 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 475 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

both front hub nuts not locked

Pass 10 Mar 2006 91,720 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 91,652 miles

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

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

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

inner and outer sills rusty, front corners of floorpan and outer sills patched, coating of underseal prevents inspection of welding.

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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R47 GAA is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R47 GAA, 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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R47 GAA is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 February 1998.

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