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R852 BOA

1998 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

44,971 mi
Last recorded44,971 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR852 BOA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2012 44,971 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

bonnet hinges stiff and bolt missing from offside hinge

both front chassis rails and subframe mountings corroded

both outer sills corroded

both rear chassis rails corroded

corrosion on both floorpans

corrosion on both rear inner wings

corrosion on front bulkhead

front lower cross member corroded

nearside front lower suspension arm,inner front bush splitting

nearside rear brake hose deteriorating

nearside rear no plate light loose

offside front lower suspension arm,inner bushes splitting

offside rear no plate light dim

slight fluffing on offside front seatbelt webbing

Fail 1 Jun 2012 44,947 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

bonnet hinges stiff and bolt missing from offside hinge

both front chassis rails and subframe mountings corroded

both outer sills corroded

both rear chassis rails corroded

corrosion on both floorpans

corrosion on both rear inner wings

corrosion on front bulkhead

front lower cross member corroded

nearside front lower suspension arm,inner front bush splitting

nearside rear brake hose deteriorating

nearside rear no plate light loose

offside front lower suspension arm,inner bushes splitting

offside rear no plate light dim

slight fluffing on offside front seatbelt webbing

Pass 3 Jun 2011 36,979 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

general under body corrosion

Pass 21 May 2010 32,570 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both floorpans corroded

both front coil springs corroded

both front inner wheelarches corroded

both outer sills corroded and not completely welded on bottom of sills

both rear chassis rails corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

centre exhaust corroded

corrosion on offside rear inner wheel arch

front bulkhead corroded on offside

nearside front brake hose perishing

nearside front suspension arm,front bush splitting

nearside inner sill corroded

nearside rear wheel bearing worn

offside front suspension arm,inner bushes splitting

rear exhaust silencer rubber mountings splitting

rear no plate damaged

wing repeaters in poor condition(painted over)

Fail 14 May 2010 32,570 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both floorpans corroded

both front coil springs corroded

both front inner wheelarches corroded

both outer sills corroded and not completely welded on bottom of sills

both rear chassis rails corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

centre exhaust corroded

corrosion on offside rear inner wheel arch

front bulkhead corroded on offside

nearside front brake hose perishing

nearside front gearbox mounting unbonded

nearside front suspension arm,front bush splitting

nearside inner sill corroded

nearside rear tyre worn down to minimum tread depth

nearside rear wheel bearing worn

offside front suspension arm,inner bushes splitting

offside wing mirror damaged

rear exhaust silencer rubber mountings splitting

rear no plate damaged

screw in offside rear tyre and wearing unevenly

small leak from front exhaust pipe joint

spark plugs loose

wing repeaters in poor condition(painted over)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 23,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 13,106 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 13,106 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

REAR BRAKES REQUIRE ADJUSTING

Pass 18 Sep 2006 3,318 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 3,229 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Sep 2005 90,296 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 90,296 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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R852 BOA is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R852 BOA, 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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R852 BOA is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 July 1998.

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