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R589 LFM

1997 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

58,985 mi
Last recorded58,985 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR589 LFM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2009 58,985 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Hand brake cable corroded.

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 17 Oct 2009 58,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Hand brake cable corroded.

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 52,209 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

o/s/f and n/s/f brake hoses beginning to perish

o/s/f tyre just touching plastic arch cover

slight play in steering rack arms

Fail 30 Jun 2007 46,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 46,951 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 May 2006 37,120 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 37,120 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R589 LFM is a 1997 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R589 LFM, 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 R589 LFM registered?

R589 LFM is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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