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R787 GYG

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

48,577 mi
Last recorded48,577 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR787 GYG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 48,577 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear footbrake effort slightly low

Pass 13 Aug 2020 41,154 miles

Nearside Front lower arm rearmost bush starting to separate on bonding

Nearside Rear foot brake effort slightly low

slight imbalance on front brake in favour of near/side

Fail 13 Aug 2020 41,154 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front lower arm rearmost bush starting to separate on bonding

Nearside Rear foot brake effort slightly low

slight imbalance on front brake in favour of near/side

Pass 30 Jul 2019 34,255 miles

Offside headlight image just visable

both sides front lower arm front bush startring to show signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2018 28,493 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 28,491 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 28,390 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 28,390 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s and n/s outer sills (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s and n/s outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 28,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

outer sills and back sills becoming weak and corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2016 28,295 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

outer sills and back sills becoming weak and corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2015 27,996 miles

o/s & n/s/f floors soft and corroding

o/s & n/s/f lower suspension arm bushies starting to perish / unbond

o/s & n/s/f outer sills soft and corroding

slight play / lift in o/s & n/s/r main axle bushies

Pass 7 May 2014 27,690 miles

both front wipers leave light marks after wipe

mild brake bind n/s/r wheel

n/s/f floor to inner sill soft and corroding

n/s/r inner sill soft and corroding

n/s/r outer sill soft and corroding

o/s & n/s/f lower suspension arm bushies perishing and starting to unbond

o/s outer sill soft and corrroding

o/s/f floor to inner sill soft and corroding

o/s/r inner sill sift and corroding

Fail 23 Apr 2013 27,037 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 27,037 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 26,708 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 26,323 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 25,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 25,119 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 24,581 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 23,694 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 22,677 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R787 GYG is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R787 GYG, 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 R787 GYG registered?

R787 GYG is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 April 1998.

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