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R650 YOX

1998 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2012
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,472 mi
Last recorded65,472 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR650 YOX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2011 65,472 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 60,661 miles

1.both blades torn.2.front exhaust mounting corroded away.3.both front brake hoses cracking.4.both sides front floor corroded.5.front brake discs corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2010 60,603 miles

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

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

1.both blades torn.2.front exhaust mounting corroded away.3.both front brake hoses cracking.4.both sides front floor corroded.5.front brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2009 57,748 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 54,704 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 56,975 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 55,747 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 55,747 miles

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

front brake pads appear low recomend wheels off inspection

Pass 3 Jul 2007 54,549 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 54,430 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2006 52,652 miles

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

all tyres on or near legal limit suggest emmediate renewal

high imbalence recorded at rear foot brake suggest closer inspection

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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R650 YOX is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R650 YOX, 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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R650 YOX is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R650 YOX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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