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R722 UFJ

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,942 mi
Last recorded92,942 miles
Recorded on18 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR722 UFJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2009 92,942 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 92,913 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

(2.4A.2)The offside rear chassis adjacent previous welding patch repair has corroded through the first chassis skin of steel and may soon require a welding repair

(2.4G.3)The nearside front suspension arm rear bush is starting to deteriorate showing a slight split occuring

(2.4G.3)The offside front suspension antiroll bar link rod ball pins slightly worn and noisy

(2.5B.1a)the offside front suspension ball joint dust cover is split

(3.6B.4d)The nearside front flexi brake hose is deteriorating

(4.1D1)The nearside rear tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(4.1D1)The offside rear tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(5.1B.6)The Nearside front seat belt prescribed area (door step) has surface corrosion present

(5.1B.6)The offside front seat belt prescribed area (door step) has surface corrosion present

(6.1.1)The offside front outer sill (area 2) is excessively corroded outside prescribed area, but close to it

(6.4.1)The rear door cannot be supported in the open position under its own weight indicating that the door support shockers are weak

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 90,127 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 88,180 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 88,179 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 86,680 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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R722 UFJ is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R722 UFJ, 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 R722 UFJ registered?

R722 UFJ is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 March 1998.

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