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R661 EFU

1998 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,435 mi
Last recorded61,435 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR661 EFU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2013 61,435 miles

damage to nearside front wing but no sharp edges

play in both front strut top mountings within limits

rear wiper blade missing

Fail 5 Aug 2013 61,113 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

damage to nearside front wing but no sharp edges

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 22 Aug 2012 54,715 miles

nearside front wing damaged

both front anri-roll bar 'D' bushes slight play

both outer sills becoming corroded

both rear inner sills becoming corroded

both rear subframe forward bushes becoming parted

nearside front tyre nearing limit

offside rear chassis leg becoming corroded

some play both front and rear strut top mountings

Fail 16 Aug 2012 54,616 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

both front anri-roll bar 'D' bushes slight play

both outer sills becoming corroded

both rear inner sills becoming corroded

both rear subframe forward bushes becoming parted

nearside front tyre nearing limit

nearside front wing damaged

offside rear chassis leg becoming corroded

some play both front and rear strut top mountings

Pass 23 Aug 2011 47,825 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 43,941 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2010 43,911 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 41,261 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2009 41,244 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 34,056 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 30,999 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 27,903 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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R661 EFU is a 1998 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R661 EFU, 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 R661 EFU registered?

R661 EFU is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 January 1998.

Is R661 EFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R661 EFU shows 12 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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