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R615 JGN

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

1,212 mi
Last recorded1,212 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR615 JGN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2014 1,212 miles

Both front anti-roll bar bushes worn

Corrosion starting generally on underside of vehcile

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

Nearside front lower wishbone front inner bush deteriorating

Offside front lower wishbone rear inner bush deteriorating

Offside outer centre sill corroding

Offside rear brake hose slightly twisted

Play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 1,211 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Both front anti-roll bar bushes worn

Corrosion starting generally on underside of vehcile

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

Nearside front lower wishbone front inner bush deteriorating

Offside front lower wishbone rear inner bush deteriorating

Offside outer centre sill corroding

Offside rear brake hose slightly twisted

Play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 96,673 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 92,712 miles

offside rear service brake reading low

Fail 22 Oct 2012

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 87,832 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2011 87,831 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 82,970 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Oct 2010 82,970 miles

Nearside Front Suspension 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)

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 77,240 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)

both front lower arm rear mounting bushes very worn

free play at steering wheel

Fail 27 Oct 2009 77,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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)

both front lower arm rear mounting bushes very worn

free play at steering wheel

Pass 31 Oct 2008 70,289 miles

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)

Offside Front 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)

Some corrosion off side front floor pan

Fail 31 Oct 2008 70,289 miles

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Some corrosion off side front floor pan

Pass 5 Nov 2007 60,154 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 60,154 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

wiper blades split

Pass 20 Oct 2006 57,131 miles

Bind to offside rear road wheel

Surface corrosion to front brake discs due to lack of use

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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R615 JGN is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R615 JGN, 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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R615 JGN is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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