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R533 AGC

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,561 mi
Last recorded80,561 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR533 AGC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2012 80,561 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both front discs, inner side corroding

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front brake hose perishing/cracking

Fail 3 May 2012 80,561 miles

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both front discs, inner side corroding

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front brake hose perishing/cracking

Pass 16 May 2011 73,657 miles

nearside & offside front windscreen wiper blade rubber splitting up !!!

rear exhaust section clamp area has been repaired & slightly blowing !!!

Pass 28 Apr 2010 65,915 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 65,912 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front tyre tread depths 2mm

Pass 26 May 2009 55,017 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 May 2009 55,009 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 50,862 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 42,168 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 38,294 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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R533 AGC 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 70%.

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 R533 AGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R533 AGC registered?

R533 AGC is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is R533 AGC safe to buy?

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