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R603 OCF

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

21,258 mi
Last recorded21,258 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR603 OCF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2013 21,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 19,220 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both front tyres inner tread wear noted

both underbody sills and front floors slightly corroded

offside front chassis rail slightly corroded

offside rear chassis rail slightly corroded

rear exhaust hangar rubber slightly deteriorated

surface corrosion to offside outer sill noted

Fail 14 Jul 2012 19,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both front tyres inner tread wear noted

both underbody sills and front floors slightly corroded

offside front chassis rail slightly corroded

offside rear chassis rail slightly corroded

rear exhaust hangar rubber slightly deteriorated

surface corrosion to offside outer sill noted

Pass 15 Jul 2011 15,785 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 15,705 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 11,957 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 11,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 8,242 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 8,238 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 4,441 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2008 4,441 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 1,204 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 97,917 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 97,917 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 85,047 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2005 85,047 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R603 OCF is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R603 OCF, 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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R603 OCF is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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