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R575 EUM

1997 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,787 mi
Last recorded22,787 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR575 EUM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2008 22,787 miles

offside rear brake judder

corrosion to offside outer sill

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2007 17,879 miles

engine oil leak

nearside front suspension lower arm rear bush splitting

Fail 3 Oct 2007 17,709 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

engine oil leak

nearside front suspension lower arm rear bush splitting

Pass 15 Sep 2006 10,706 miles

nearside rear tyre outer wall cracking

offside front side light weak

offside rear brake hose twisted

slight cracking in both front brake hoses

Fail 15 Sep 2006 10,706 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear tyre outer wall cracking

offside front side light weak

offside rear brake hose twisted

slight cracking in both front brake hoses

Pass 23 Dec 2005 7,390 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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R575 EUM is a 1997 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R575 EUM, 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 R575 EUM registered?

R575 EUM is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R575 EUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R575 EUM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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