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R625 XMS

1998 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,329 mi
Last recorded70,329 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2007
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR625 XMS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2007 70,329 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 70,329 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 63,970 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 63,942 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

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

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

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

both front flexi brake hoses starting to perish

both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

front and rear number plates slightly cracked

n/s/f tyre tread getting slightly low

o/s/f inner wheel rim slightly damaged

rear brakes slightly out of balance

slight travel on handbrake

surface corrosion to both outer sills

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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R625 XMS is a 1998 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R625 XMS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R625 XMS registered?

R625 XMS is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 January 1998.

Is R625 XMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R625 XMS shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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