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R727 LEA

1998 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

66,400 mi
Last recorded66,400 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR727 LEA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 66,400 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 May 2014 62,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2013 60,461 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 58,232 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 55,933 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 58,958 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner tread / n/s/r tyre wall perished / o/s/r wall cracking

o/s/f wishbone rear bush deteriating

Fail 4 Jun 2010 58,952 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner tread / n/s/r tyre wall perished / o/s/r wall cracking

o/s/f wishbone rear bush deteriating

Pass 1 Jun 2009 46,829 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 46,827 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 30 May 2008 39,989 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak

Fail 30 May 2008 39,989 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both front tyres wearing inner edges.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Coolant leak

Pass 10 May 2007 33,598 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 24,408 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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R727 LEA is a 1998 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R727 LEA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R727 LEA registered?

R727 LEA is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 January 1998.

Is R727 LEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R727 LEA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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