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R84 UJW

1998 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,707 mi
Last recorded87,707 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR84 UJW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 87,707 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 81,776 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 81,776 miles

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 77,023 miles

both bottom wishbone back bushes slightly worn

Pass 22 Jan 2010 72,278 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 72,275 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 66,070 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 66,070 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 59,152 miles

n/s and o/s wish bone bushes slightly split

o/s floor corroded but not with in the perscibed area

slight cracks in o/s rear tyre

Pass 25 Jan 2007 52,533 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

creek from n/s/f suspension ( dry bush maybe)

slight exhaust blow from rear pipe to front pipe connection

Pass 30 Jan 2006 45,976 miles

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

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

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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R84 UJW is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R84 UJW, 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 R84 UJW registered?

R84 UJW is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 1998.

Is R84 UJW safe to buy?

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