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R59 MFP

1998 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

84,624 mi
Last recorded84,624 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR59 MFP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2016 84,624 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 76,932 miles

slight noise in steering

Fail 30 Jun 2015 76,932 miles

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

slight noise in steering

Pass 3 Jun 2014 72,184 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 72,184 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear reg plate loose and splite 0/s front brake slight binding

Pass 5 Jun 2013 62,503 miles

offside front outer sill holed

Fail 31 May 2013 62,448 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside front outer sill holed

Pass 12 May 2012 55,479 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 55,479 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 16 May 2011 47,225 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2010 41,488 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 41,488 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2009 32,377 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 32,377 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 23,897 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 20,466 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 19,470 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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R59 MFP is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R59 MFP, 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 R59 MFP registered?

R59 MFP is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 May 1998.

Is R59 MFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R59 MFP shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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