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R585 VFJ

1998 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

75,166 mi
Last recorded75,166 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR585 VFJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2013 75,166 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 75,075 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 71,996 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 71,983 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 68,067 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 68,067 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 64,431 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 64,431 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 60,868 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 60,868 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 57,156 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 53,853 miles

both rear tyres in bad condition

Pass 25 Aug 2006 50,145 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 50,145 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2005 49,034 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2005 49,014 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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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R585 VFJ is a 1998 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R585 VFJ, 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 R585 VFJ registered?

R585 VFJ is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 June 1998.

Is R585 VFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R585 VFJ shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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