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R765 UFJ

1998 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

17,827 mi
Last recorded17,827 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR765 UFJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2011 17,827 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 17,827 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 10,859 miles

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

adv o/s outer sill with some corrosion

Fail 15 Sep 2010 10,859 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

adv o/s outer sill with some corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2009 4,738 miles

adv park brake may bennefit from some adjustment

Pass 8 Oct 2008 282 miles

n/s/r tyre tread starting to feather

slight corrosion to o/s/r inner sil

Pass 24 Sep 2007 90,682 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 79,762 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 79,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 69,322 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 69,322 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

fuel cap stiff to lock+unlock

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 UFJ is a 1998 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UFJ, 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 UFJ registered?

R765 UFJ is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 May 1998.

Is R765 UFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R765 UFJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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