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R630 OFX

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

59,425 mi
Last recorded59,425 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR630 OFX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 59,425 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 52,820 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 48,456 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 39,644 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 34,693 miles

Both rear road springs surface corrosion

Both rear tyres showing signs of age on sidewalls

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

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

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

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

Offside front subframe front mounting corroding

Slight play in both front and rear shock absorber top mounts

Underside of car has surface corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2012 28,933 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 27,584 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 25,704 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2010 25,704 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 24,480 miles

CUT IN N/S/F TYRE TREAD

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 May 2008 22,879 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 21,173 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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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R630 OFX is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R630 OFX, 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 R630 OFX registered?

R630 OFX is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R630 OFX safe to buy?

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