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R744 KFG

1998 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

53,430 mi
Last recorded53,430 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR744 KFG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 53,430 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR PAN AREA. (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH SIDES. (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH INNER AND OUTER SILLS. (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 53,305 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR PAN AND INNER SILL AREA. (2.4.A.3)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR PAN AREA. (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH SIDES. (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH INNER AND OUTER SILLS. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 50,135 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 46,074 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

Fail 24 Jul 2015 46,074 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2014 41,635 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 41,279 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both chassis rails starting to corrode

nearside front arm slightly corroded

nearside front tyre cracked

offside front tyre cracked

offside sill starting to corrode

Fail 7 Jun 2012 41,279 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both chassis rails starting to corrode

nearside front arm slightly corroded

nearside front tyre cracked

offside front tyre cracked

offside sill starting to corrode

Pass 27 Jun 2011 40,688 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 40,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 39,949 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 39,949 miles

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

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)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 38,610 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2009 38,610 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2008 36,043 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 36,043 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 May 2007 31,531 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 29,753 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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R744 KFG is a 1998 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R744 KFG, 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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R744 KFG is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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