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R675 TFJ

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,135 mi
Last recorded99,135 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR675 TFJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2012 99,135 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front o/s and n/s brake discs rusty

Fail 9 Nov 2012 99,135 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front o/s and n/s brake discs rusty

Pass 4 Jun 2011 90,727 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 90,721 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 76,603 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2010 76,603 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 69,591 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 69,487 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 63,338 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 56,213 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 42,954 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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R675 TFJ is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue 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 R675 TFJ, 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 R675 TFJ registered?

R675 TFJ is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R675 TFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R675 TFJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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