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R54 JGU

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

5,116 mi
Last recorded5,116 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 5,116 miles

various body corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2015 3,162 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

various corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2014 227 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 96,514 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 90,915 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 90,915 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 3 Sep 2011 84,963 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 84,963 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 79,919 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 79,919 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 73,425 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 73,425 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 66,887 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 66,887 miles

Front Steering component excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 57,107 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 52,469 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 52,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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 JGU is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R54 JGU, 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 JGU is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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