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R865 END

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

5,819 mi
Last recorded5,819 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR865 END
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2010 5,819 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 99,058 miles

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

front panel holed and corroded

Fail 18 May 2009 99,034 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front panel holed and corroded

Pass 13 May 2008 91,622 miles

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise on general vehicle condition/corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2007 85,701 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 85,701 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2006 75,196 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 75,196 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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R865 END is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R865 END, 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 R865 END registered?

R865 END is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 June 1998.

Is R865 END safe to buy?

The MOT history for R865 END shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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