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R545 PGM

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

40,950 mi
Last recorded40,950 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR545 PGM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 40,950 miles

Both front discs aredeteriorated on the innner edge

Both rear tyres are badly deteriorated and worn close to their limit. They are also the original fitment from new and are over 20years old!

Pass 24 Mar 2017 33,020 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Rear tyres perishing

Fail 20 Mar 2017 33,018 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 26,216 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion on inner sills nearside and offside

Pass 26 Mar 2015 23,192 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 22,176 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2013 21,966 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 21,684 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 21,386 miles

near side sill starting to deteriorate

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 21,072 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 21,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 20,364 miles

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

wiper blades are deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2008 19,736 miles

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

osf tyre worn slightly

Pass 30 Mar 2007 19,021 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 18,355 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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R545 PGM is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R545 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R545 PGM registered?

R545 PGM is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R545 PGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R545 PGM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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