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R632 FTW

1998 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

14,617 mi
Last recorded14,617 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR632 FTW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2014 14,617 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 98,436 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 98,426 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 91,189 miles

n/s of screen damage but due to tax disc not affecting view of the road

o/s/r chassis rail corroding

Fail 18 Oct 2011 91,189 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake fluid level low(warning light flashing on)

coolant level low

n/s of screen damage but due to tax disc not affecting view of the road

o/s/r chassis rail corroding

Pass 5 Nov 2010 86,622 miles

front floor arras corroding

n/s/f lower edge of windscreen cracked covered by tax disc not affecting view

steering system at rack starting to leak

Fail 5 Nov 2010 86,622 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front floor arras corroding

n/s/f lower edge of windscreen cracked covered by tax disc not affecting view

steering system at rack starting to leak

Fail 29 Oct 2010 86,615 miles

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

Corrosion o/s/f and n/s/f flooor pans as well as n/s/r inner sill.

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 86,611 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Corrosion o/s/f and n/s/f flooor pans as well as n/s/r inner sill.

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 83,283 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 83,260 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 76,646 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 76,646 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 71,584 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 63,624 miles

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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R632 FTW is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R632 FTW, 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 R632 FTW registered?

R632 FTW is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 March 1998.

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