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R557 JRG

1997 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

76,902 mi
Last recorded76,902 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR557 JRG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2010 76,902 miles

air bag light on

Fail 29 Jul 2010 76,902 miles

Nearside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

air bag light on

Pass 13 Aug 2009 74,362 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 71,270 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 71,270 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 68,166 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2007 68,166 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 64,132 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2006 64,132 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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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R557 JRG is a 1997 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1997 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 64,290 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R557 JRG, 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 29 years old, this Ford Ka is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R557 JRG registered?

R557 JRG is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 December 1997.

Is R557 JRG safe to buy?

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