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R533 PGM

1998 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,433 mi
Last recorded78,433 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR533 PGM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2014 78,433 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 75,656 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 72,825 miles

front disc,s worn and rusty

n/s/f flexi brake hose small cracks

o/s/r tyre small cracks in tread

Pass 17 Dec 2010 69,152 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

both front road rims damaged on inside

front and rear coil springs corroded

front anti roll bar centre bushes worn

front brake discs corroded

nearside outer sill slight corrosion

offside front lower arm rear bush starting split

power steering pipes corroded

rear crossmember bushes starting to split

slight corrosion on offside and nearside front floor

Fail 15 Dec 2010 69,151 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

both front road rims damaged on inside

front and rear coil springs corroded

front anti roll bar centre bushes worn

front brake discs corroded

nearside outer sill slight corrosion

offside front lower arm rear bush starting split

power steering pipes corroded

rear crossmember bushes starting to split

slight corrosion on offside and nearside front floor

Pass 10 Nov 2009 66,690 miles

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

offside and nearside floor pans starting to corrode

slight damage to offside front road rim on inside

Pass 24 Sep 2008 64,891 miles

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

Oil leak

both front road rims damaged on inside

Fail 19 Sep 2008 64,889 miles

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

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front road rims damaged on inside

Pass 31 Jul 2007 62,154 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 59,821 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 PGM is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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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R533 PGM is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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