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R681 DRJ

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

33,118 mi
Last recorded33,118 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR681 DRJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2013 33,118 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2012 27,490 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2012 27,490 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2012 27,476 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 25,800 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

bonet stay deterioated

nearside rear wheel has slight bind but not considered excessive

rear wiper defective

under body corroions

Fail 20 Dec 2011 25,795 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

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

bonet stay deterioated

nearside rear wheel has slight bind but not considered excessive

rear wiper defective

under body corroions

Pass 4 Jan 2011 24,206 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion to both front floors

slight movement rear axel bushes

Pass 26 Jan 2010 22,666 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 22,666 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 22,012 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2008 20,877 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 20,877 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

nearside front tyre very low on inside edge

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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R681 DRJ is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R681 DRJ, 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 R681 DRJ registered?

R681 DRJ is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 June 1998.

Is R681 DRJ safe to buy?

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