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R503 FGX

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

78,709 mi
Last recorded78,709 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR503 FGX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 78,709 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 76,878 miles

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

foot brake travel bit long

hand brake travel bit long

Fail 21 Mar 2011 76,872 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 68,910 miles

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

interior mirror cracked

very long handbrake travel

Fail 31 Mar 2010 68,895 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

interior mirror cracked

very long handbrake travel

Fail 16 Mar 2009 60,522 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion to both outter sills

play in both rear strut top mounting

Pass 16 Mar 2009 60,522 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

corrosion to both outter sills

play in both rear strut top mounting

Pass 25 Mar 2008 53,801 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 27 Mar 2007 45,984 miles

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

Nearside front tyre tread worn outside edge,almost smooth.

Offside rear tyre perished.

Pass 27 Mar 2007 45,984 miles

Nearside front tyre tread worn outside edge,almost smooth.

Offside rear tyre perished.

Pass 27 Mar 2006 38,681 miles

1. o/s/f tyre was completely flat,suspect puncture † †2. both rear tyres old and starting to crack and split on outer sidewall edges † †3. back brakes squeak when applied(advise clean and adjust)

Fail 27 Mar 2006 38,681 miles

1. o/s/f tyre was completely flat,suspect puncture † †2. both rear tyres old and starting to crack and split on outer sidewall edges † †3. back brakes squeak when applied(advise clean and adjust)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R503 FGX is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R503 FGX, 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 R503 FGX registered?

R503 FGX is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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