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R75 WAM

1998 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,590 mi
Last recorded93,590 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR75 WAM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2012 93,590 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 93,590 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Jan 2011 89,788 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 89,723 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2010 87,535 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 87,535 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 87,503 miles

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

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 80,935 miles

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

o/side front spring catching plastic cover

Fail 18 Nov 2008 80,935 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/side front spring catching plastic cover

Pass 10 Aug 2007 72,953 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 72,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 65,533 miles

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

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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R75 WAM is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R75 WAM, 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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R75 WAM is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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