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R587 FCG

1998 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,210 mi
Last recorded93,210 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR587 FCG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2008 93,210 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 3,937 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 3,937 miles

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

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

Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 2,878 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 99,216 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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R587 FCG is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 R587 FCG, 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 R587 FCG registered?

R587 FCG is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is R587 FCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R587 FCG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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