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R703 MDF

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

11,946 mi
Last recorded11,946 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR703 MDF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2011 11,946 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 11,946 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 95,568 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 79,293 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 71,300 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 70,263 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 69,666 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 69,666 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 60,419 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 60,419 miles

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

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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R703 MDF is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R703 MDF, 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 R703 MDF registered?

R703 MDF is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R703 MDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R703 MDF shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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