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R531 OFJ

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

45,742 mi
Last recorded45,742 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR531 OFJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 45,742 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 39,258 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 39,258 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 32,799 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 32,799 miles

Service brake excessively binding Cant turn wheel by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 26,685 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 26,673 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 20,085 miles

Nearside Front Slight Top mount play

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Slight engine oil leak from oil filter and rocker cover

Pass 23 Feb 2021 13,049 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 12,179 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 10,479 miles

Rear os and ns hose ferrule starting to rust

parking brake little reserve travel

Pass 14 Jan 2016 10,403 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 10,272 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 10,063 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 9,819 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 9,279 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 8,887 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 8,504 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 8,189 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 7,544 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 16,067 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 5,568 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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R531 OFJ is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R531 OFJ, 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 R531 OFJ registered?

R531 OFJ is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 February 1998.

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