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R554 MGM

1998 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

46,891 mi
Last recorded46,891 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR554 MGM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 46,891 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 46,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 46,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 46,411 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 45,335 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 44,781 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 44,178 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 43,253 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 40,949 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 39,797 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 36,538 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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R554 MGM is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R554 MGM, 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 R554 MGM registered?

R554 MGM is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R554 MGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R554 MGM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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