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R54 CRJ

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,286 mi
Last recorded61,286 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR54 CRJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2016 61,286 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust corroded

Front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8-2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

Nearside front wheel trim missing

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Various underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2015 57,683 miles

o/s/f wheelrim dented.both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders.surface corrosion at base of n/s B pillar.

Fail 20 Aug 2015 57,682 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f wheelrim dented.both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders.surface corrosion at base of n/s B pillar.

Pass 8 Aug 2014 54,576 miles

n/s/r inner wheel well corroding. surface corrosion to base of n/s "b" pillar.OIL ON MINIMUM

Fail 8 Aug 2014 54,576 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/r inner wheel well corroding. surface corrosion to base of n/s "b" pillar.OIL ON MINIMUM

Pass 7 Aug 2013 51,244 miles

surface corrosion to general underbody areas

Fail 7 Aug 2013 51,243 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

SEVERE OIL LEAK AT OIL SWITCH AND FILTER.front pads low. o/s/f wheelrim dented. surface corrosion to general underbody areas

Pass 29 Jun 2012 48,453 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front underside chassis corroded

n/s/f brake hose perishing

n/s/f tyre perishing

n/s/r tyre low tread

o/s/f tyre low tread

o/s/r tyre low tread

rear underside chassis corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2011 45,341 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 45,341 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front head lamp lenses fadeing

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r tyre worn low

Pass 25 Jun 2010 41,335 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 41,335 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

advise both front wishbone bushs creak

Pass 4 Jun 2009 54,844 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 33,348 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 29,706 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 27,075 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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R54 CRJ is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R54 CRJ, 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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R54 CRJ is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 April 1998.

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