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R530 PGM

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

66,539 mi
Last recorded66,539 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR530 PGM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 66,539 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 May 2013 66,344 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2012 59,509 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 59,506 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 52,594 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside front tyre very worn on edges

Fail 31 May 2011 52,520 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside front tyre very worn on edges

Pass 1 Jun 2010 45,412 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 45,412 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 38,608 miles

brake fluid level low

n/s/f brake flexi hose started to perish

n/s/f wishbone rear bush started to split

o/s/f brake flexi hose heavily perished

o/s/f wishbone rear bush heavily split

slight earth faults on rear lights

slight play in both front anti roll bar bushes

surface corrosion rear chassis rails

wiper blades smear

Pass 2 Jun 2008 32,595 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

cuts in o/s/r tyre tread area

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

whine from o/s engine area when running

Fail 30 May 2008 32,590 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

cuts in o/s/r tyre tread area

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

whine from o/s engine area when running

Pass 22 May 2007 28,462 miles

both rear tyres perished †o/s/f lower arm bush starting to split away †slight exhaust blows †front disc slightly pitted & rusty

Fail 18 May 2007 28,462 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

both rear tyres perished †o/s/f lower arm bush starting to split away †slight exhaust blows †front disc slightly pitted & rusty

Pass 22 Jul 2006 23,830 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 23,830 miles

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

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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R530 PGM is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R530 PGM, 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 R530 PGM registered?

R530 PGM is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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