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R583 OFJ

1998 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

91,682 mi
Last recorded91,682 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR583 OFJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2012 91,682 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front and rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Outer sills slightly corroded and have several welding repairs

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Several areas of welding repairs underneath

Standard fitment seat belt missing

offside and nearside front and rear suspension mounting areas are slightly corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2012 91,670 miles

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

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front and rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Outer sills slightly corroded and have several welding repairs

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Several areas of welding repairs underneath

Standard fitment seat belt missing

offside and nearside front and rear suspension mounting areas are slightly corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2012 91,641 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Front brake discs corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Slight noise and play in nsr wheel bearing

exhaust tied up with wire

ns headlamp cracked

nsf tyre has cut in sidewall

os sill top slightly corroded

power steering pipes corroded

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 28 Jul 2011 87,009 miles

slight corrosion in n/s outer body sill.slight corrosion in underside of vehicle.

Fail 21 Jul 2011 87,000 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

slight corrosion in n/s outer body sill.slight corrosion in underside of vehicle.

Pass 29 Jan 2010 80,141 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both door frames corroding

both front floor pans corroding

both rear tyres wearing to edges

corrosion around fuel filler flap

front and rear number plates damaged

offside front tyre cracking

oil leak from engine

Fail 28 Jan 2010 80,141 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both door frames corroding

both front floor pans corroding

both rear tyres wearing to edges

corrosion around fuel filler flap

front and rear number plates damaged

offside front tyre cracking

oil leak from engine

Pass 26 Jan 2009 75,160 miles

front and rear number plates damaged

offside rear tyre cracking

surface corrosion around door frames

surface corrosion around fuel filler flap

Fail 26 Jan 2009 75,160 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear number plates damaged

offside rear tyre cracking

surface corrosion around door frames

surface corrosion around fuel filler flap

Pass 30 Jan 2008 71,586 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both number plates cracked

handbrake high

Fail 30 Jan 2008 71,586 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both number plates cracked

handbrake high

Pass 29 Jan 2007 66,224 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Jan 2007 66,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 60,968 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 60,894 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f/ tyre on legal limit.

o/s/f/ and n/s/f/ flexi hoses cracked.

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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R583 OFJ is a 1998 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 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 R583 OFJ, 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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R583 OFJ is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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