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R654 HGG

1998 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

13,191 mi
Last recorded13,191 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR654 HGG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2012 13,191 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

BOTH FRONT CHASSIS CORRODED

BOTH FRONT FLOORS CORRODED

BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS INNER REAR RUBBER BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

BOTH REAR CHASSIS CORRODED

CORROSION IN BOTH FRONT INNER WINGS

N/S CENTRE AND FRONT OUTERSILL CORRODED

O/S CENTRE AND FRONT OUTERSILL CORRODED

O/S/F ANTI-ROLL BAR LINKPIN SLIGHT PLAY

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 3,240 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 3,240 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both outter sills, both inner sills, floor and rear chassis have corrosion

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs pitted and worn

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 95,584 miles

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front and rear coil springs corroded bothsides

general corrosion on under side.corrosion @ suspension pescribed areas front and rear.both sills corroded.

Fail 24 Mar 2010 95,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front and rear coil springs corroded bothsides

general corrosion on under side.corrosion @ suspension pescribed areas front and rear.both sills corroded.

Pass 17 Mar 2009 79,874 miles

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

exhaust centre section pipe thin @ joint

Fail 16 Mar 2009 79,874 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

exhaust centre section pipe thin @ joint

Pass 19 Mar 2008 74,075 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 74,075 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 67,147 miles

n/s/r hand brake low on efficency

Pass 6 Mar 2006 62,076 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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R654 HGG is a 1998 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R654 HGG, 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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R654 HGG is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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