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R759 XTR

1998 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,518 mi
Last recorded3,518 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR759 XTR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2010 3,518 miles

Both outer sills have been extensively repairs

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

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

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

Slight dampness inside o/s headlamp

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Feb 2010 3,517 miles

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

Both outer sills have been extensively repairs

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

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

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

Slight dampness inside o/s headlamp

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Dec 2009 3,422 miles

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine niosey!

front lower track control arm bushes split.

front number plate slightly discoloured.

front tyres worn to 3mm.Legal lim it 1.6 mm. Both n/s wheel trims missing.

secondary bonet catch seized.

various body corrosion!

Pass 17 Dec 2008 95,264 miles

battery very weak.

condensation in o/s headlamp.

engine tappets very noisey!

front number plate starting to delaminate.

light scratches & small stone chips in windscreen.

n/s/r wheel trim missing.

underside of vehicle very dry & corroded.

various light accident damage to body.Various light corrosion in body.

Fail 17 Dec 2008 95,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

battery very weak.

bonnet catch siezed up.

condensation in o/s headlamp.

engine tappets very noisey!

front number plate starting to delaminate.

light scratches & small stone chips in windscreen.

n/s/r wheel trim missing.

underside of vehicle very dry & corroded.

various light accident damage to body.Various light corrosion in body.

Pass 6 Dec 2007 85,875 miles

both front brake discs worn/lipped but opperate correctly.

both front flexi brake hoses slightly perished.

front registration plates slightly delaminated.

n/s/r hub cap + wheeltrim missing.

rear bumper slightly insecure.

various light scratches in windscreen.

various light underbody corrosion.

Fail 5 Dec 2007 85,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front brake discs worn/lipped but opperate correctly.

both front flexi brake hoses slightly perished.

front registration plates slightly delaminated.

n/s/r hub cap + wheeltrim missing.

n/s/r tyre tread depth 2mm + o/s/r tyre 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm).

rear bumper slightly insecure.

various light scratches in windscreen.

various light underbody corrosion.

Pass 15 Dec 2006 75,431 miles

both front brake discs worn.

both front flexi brake hoses slightly perished.

both front wheel trims missing + n/s/r damaged.

engine breather whistles but working fine.

front registration plate slightly delaminated.

light scratches in windscreen.

rear bumper distorted.

spare tyre 2mm (legal limit 1.6mm).

various under body corrosion (could do with waxoyl).

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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R759 XTR is a 1998 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R759 XTR, 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 R759 XTR registered?

R759 XTR is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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