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R673 ORW

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,698 mi
Last recorded84,698 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR673 ORW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2012 84,698 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 74,011 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front and rear floors corroded

n/s rear park brake low in effort

rear axle bushes worn

slight harshness in o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 31 Aug 2011 74,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

front and rear floors corroded

n/s rear park brake low in effort

rear axle bushes worn

slight harshness in o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 16 Aug 2010 60,728 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 60,728 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 54,501 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 54,453 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 27 May 2008 51,494 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 51,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 May 2007 44,984 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)

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

Spare tyre defective

n/s & o/s/f & o/s/r tyres perished in tread area & side walls

Pass 23 May 2006 40,296 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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R673 ORW is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R673 ORW, 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 R673 ORW registered?

R673 ORW is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 March 1998.

Is R673 ORW safe to buy?

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