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R765 EDB

1998 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,439 mi
Last recorded54,439 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2007
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2007 54,439 miles

Both front tyres getting low on tread

Both rear B/Hoses getting cracked and perrished

N/S/R tyre abit distorted at tread area slightly

O/S outer sill areas getting corroded and lower panel area by door edge

O/S/F floor pan corner area by susp/arm mounts abiut corroded

O/S/R tyre near limits of tread wear and abit cracked and perrished

Rear inner sill/chassis areas getting corroded slightly

Pass 5 Aug 2006 48,855 miles

Both front floor corner areas (esp O/S) by subframe mounts abit corroded

Both front wheels inner/outer rims abit bent

N/S/F lower susp/arm rear bush starting to wear and seperate slightly

O/S outer sill abit corroded (esp by door edge)

O/S/R tyre low on tread slightly

Rear inner sill/chassis areas abit corroded slightly

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 EDB is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EDB, 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 EDB registered?

R765 EDB is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R765 EDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R765 EDB shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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