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R765 CVM

1998 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

37,083 mi
Last recorded37,083 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR765 CVM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2014 37,083 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 37,066 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2012 31,047 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 31,047 miles

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

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

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

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 24 Nov 2011 22,338 miles

outer side wall on nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 19 Mar 2011 18,677 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 18,452 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 17,634 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 16,300 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 16,300 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 15,341 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 14,175 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 12,924 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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R765 CVM is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R765 CVM, 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 R765 CVM registered?

R765 CVM is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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