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R591 GRF

1997 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

23,697 mi
Last recorded23,697 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR591 GRF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2010 23,697 miles

Both sill have excessive corrosion but not in prescribed area

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 23,697 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both sill have excessive corrosion but not in prescribed area

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 23,226 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 16,642 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 May 2008 8,045 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 May 2008 8,032 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 May 2007 1,282 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 97,172 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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R591 GRF is a 1997 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R591 GRF, 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 R591 GRF registered?

R591 GRF is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R591 GRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R591 GRF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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