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R653 XAW

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,550 mi
Last recorded83,550 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR653 XAW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2011 83,550 miles

front exhaust section bodged togetter not blowing

Fail 19 Jul 2011 83,550 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front exhaust section bodged togetter not blowing

Pass 20 Jul 2010 78,006 miles

coolent level low

nearside rear tyre worn low on the outer tread areas

slight corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 15 Jul 2009 68,797 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 68,797 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 60,493 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Temporary fuel cap fitted

parking brake long

Fail 12 Jul 2008 60,300 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

parking brake long

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2007 52,892 miles

long travel in handbrake

rear brake performance down slightly

Pass 26 Jun 2006 48,114 miles

Nearside Front Suspension 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)

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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R653 XAW is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R653 XAW, 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 R653 XAW registered?

R653 XAW is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R653 XAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R653 XAW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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