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R623 XPO

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

42,573 mi
Last recorded42,573 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR623 XPO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2012 42,573 miles

brakes ; front discs corroded , may be weakened

headlamp lenses slighly opaque , slightly affecting beam image

rear number plate deteriorated

spare tyre deflated

Fail 29 Aug 2012 42,573 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brakes ; front discs corroded , may be weakened

engine oil at minimum

headlamp lenses slighly opaque , slightly affecting beam image

rear number plate deteriorated

spare tyre deflated

Pass 26 Jul 2011 36,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear trailing arm bushs have slight movement

rear inner and outer sills corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 26 Jul 2011 36,197 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear trailing arm bushs have slight movement

rear inner and outer sills corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 13 Jul 2010 29,991 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 29,989 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 27,689 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Jun 2008 19,552 miles

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

n/s outer sill generally rusty

n/s/f floor rusty

n/s/r tyre perished

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough

o/s outer sill generally rusty

o/s/f floor rusty

o/s/r inner chassis generally rusty

Fail 14 Jun 2008 19,552 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s outer sill generally rusty

n/s/f floor rusty

n/s/r tyre perished

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough

o/s outer sill generally rusty

o/s/f floor rusty

Pass 7 Jun 2007 12,229 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 12,228 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 1,347 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 1,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R623 XPO is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R623 XPO, 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 R623 XPO registered?

R623 XPO is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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