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R517 HHJ

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,280 mi
Last recorded96,280 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR517 HHJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2011 96,280 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 96,270 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

NSF BOTTOM BACK WISHBONE BUSH STARTING TO SEPARATE.

Pass 19 Jan 2011 91,511 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 82,389 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 136,922 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 77,016 miles

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

both sills rusty

exhaust rusty

slight brake judder nsf and both rears

slight play in osf strut top mount

slight play in steering rack

Fail 21 Nov 2008 77,016 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

both sills rusty

exhaust rusty

slight brake judder nsf and both rears

slight play in osf strut top mount

slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Dec 2007 71,379 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

slight dampness on the power steering fluid resvoir

slight oil leaks

Fail 11 Dec 2007 71,379 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

slight dampness on the power steering fluid resvoir

slight oil leaks

Pass 14 Nov 2006 60,469 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 48,480 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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R517 HHJ is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R517 HHJ, 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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R517 HHJ is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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