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R694 GHJ

1998 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,213 mi
Last recorded85,213 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR694 GHJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 85,213 miles

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

both front head lamps, beam image poor

Fail 7 Mar 2016 85,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill / floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/ floor (2.4.A.3)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure seat base (6.2.A.1)

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

both front head lamps, beam image poor

Pass 10 Jul 2014 82,645 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s outer sill becoming corroded/thin

Pass 4 Jul 2013 73,416 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 62,263 miles

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

exhaust system corroded/thin

Pass 1 Jul 2011 52,089 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 52,089 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 43,895 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 43,850 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

front wiper rubber worn

small chips on windscreen

Pass 1 Jul 2009 38,151 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 35,334 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jun 2008 35,334 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 32,994 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 32,994 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

steering rack has slight play

Pass 13 Jun 2006 30,586 miles

rear wiper blade required

Fail 13 Jun 2006 30,586 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear wiper blade required

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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R694 GHJ is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R694 GHJ, 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 R694 GHJ registered?

R694 GHJ is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 June 1998.

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