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R757 FMJ

1998 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,743 mi
Last recorded95,743 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR757 FMJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2015 95,743 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 88,883 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 81,784 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2012 72,988 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 72,975 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 63,699 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 63,684 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 53,940 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE.

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 42,757 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 41,371 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 41,371 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 39,612 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 39,612 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 36,923 miles

Acceptable low efficiency from off side rear foot brake

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

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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R757 FMJ is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R757 FMJ, 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 R757 FMJ registered?

R757 FMJ is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R757 FMJ safe to buy?

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