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R564 RJR

1997 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,930 mi
Last recorded75,930 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR564 RJR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2009 75,930 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 75,930 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2008 69,317 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 69,317 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 64,055 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 85,481 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 85,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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R564 RJR is a 1997 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R564 RJR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R564 RJR registered?

R564 RJR is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R564 RJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R564 RJR shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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