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R53 PTF

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

41,158 mi
Last recorded41,158 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR53 PTF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 41,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 37,706 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2022 35,119 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2021 32,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2020 31,767 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 May 2019 31,016 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear sills are corroded

Pass 2 May 2018 30,162 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2017 28,670 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 28,670 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 27,622 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 26,884 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 25,375 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 24,239 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 23,046 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 22,213 miles

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

n/s wiper blade starting to split

Pass 5 May 2010 19,614 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 17,631 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 17,628 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 May 2008 16,160 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 14,915 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 14,316 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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R53 PTF is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R53 PTF, 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 R53 PTF registered?

R53 PTF is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 June 1998.

Is R53 PTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R53 PTF shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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