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R664 DWC

1998 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,322 mi
Last recorded93,322 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR664 DWC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2017 93,322 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

condition of under body and chassis poor & rusty

Pass 19 Aug 2016 83,973 miles

Both front flexi hoses perished.

Bottom coolant hose insecure.

Slight blow from centre section.

Underside corroded.

n/s/f tyre worn low and perished.

n/s/r tyre perished.

o/s/r inner sill weak.

Fail 17 Aug 2016 83,966 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls perished

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

exhaust corroded and slight blow at rear joint

front brake discs worn and corroded

underside of vehicle weakened by corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and sidewalls perished/splitting (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 83,959 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill not attached/corroded to excess (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls perished

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

exhaust corroded and slight blow at rear joint

front brake discs worn and corroded

underside of vehicle weakened by corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and sidewalls perished/splitting (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 79,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

play in nearside rear Macpherson strut upper attachment

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

play in offside rear Macpherson strut upper attachment

Fail 11 Sep 2015 79,717 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

play in nearside rear Macpherson strut upper attachment

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

play in offside rear Macpherson strut upper attachment

Pass 19 Sep 2014 68,708 miles

top up engine oil with 1.5lt

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

offside outer sill damage

Fail 11 Sep 2014 68,694 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

offside outer sill damage

top up engine oil with 1.5lt

Pass 14 Sep 2013 56,099 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

front discs corroding

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 13 Sep 2013 56,099 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

front discs corroding

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2012 48,047 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 47,999 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2011 43,898 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 43,898 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 43,447 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 43,447 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 41,409 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 41,402 miles

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

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

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

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

parking brake travel excessive

Pass 12 Apr 2008 39,545 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 37,918 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 36,184 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 36,172 miles

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

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

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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R664 DWC is a 1998 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R664 DWC, 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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R664 DWC is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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