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R868 DOO

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

88,780 mi
Last recorded88,780 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR868 DOO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2013 88,780 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear brake hoses pershing

both rear coil springs corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge

rear number plate cracked

temporary repair to n/s/f wing

Pass 18 Jun 2012 85,391 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 83,450 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 83,413 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Engine oil level just above minimum.

N/s inner drive shaft gaitor split.

N/s/f wiper blade split ends.

O/s door mirror sticky-taped on.

O/s/r seat belt partially checked - child seat fitted.

Parking brake efficiency just adequate at 16% and both o/s/r brake readings low.

Rear number plate quite heavily cracked.

Pass 17 Jun 2010 79,773 miles

The bonnet release appears broken.

The driver's wiper blade is split both ends.

The engine idle is erratic and it sometimes stalls.

The o/s/r seat belt has been partially inspected only, due to the fitment of a child safety seat.

The rear number plate is quite badly damaged.

There appears to be a starter motor fault.

There is noticeable play in the steering rack itself.

Fail 10 Jun 2010 79,730 miles

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

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

The bonnet release appears broken.

The driver's wiper blade is split both ends.

The engine idle is erratic and it sometimes stalls.

The o/s/r seat belt has been partially inspected only, due to the fitment of a child safety seat.

The rear number plate is quite badly damaged.

There appears to be a starter motor fault.

There is noticeable play in the steering rack itself.

Pass 12 Jun 2009 75,506 miles

The driver's wiper blade has split ends.

The exhaust tailpipe is hitting the rear panel.

The n/s outer brake pad looks very thin.

The o/s/f tyre is wearing quite badly on it's inner edge.

The o/s/r brake hose is starting to crack.

There is play in the o/s/f anti-roll bar pivot bush.

There is some damage to the rear number plate.

Fail 11 Jun 2009 75,506 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

The driver's wiper blade has split ends.

The exhaust tailpipe is hitting the rear panel.

The n/s outer brake pad looks very thin.

The o/s/f tyre is wearing quite badly on it's inner edge.

The o/s/r brake hose is starting to crack.

There is play in the o/s/f anti-roll bar pivot bush.

There is some damage to the rear number plate.

Fail 4 Jun 2009 75,459 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear registration plate damaged

Pass 22 Apr 2008 68,549 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 64,819 miles

both front lower wishbone bushes slightly worn

both front tyres outter walls slight cut

slight travel on handbrake noted

Pass 27 Jan 2006 60,622 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 60,622 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres getting low on outer edges

nail in offside front tyre

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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R868 DOO is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R868 DOO, 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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R868 DOO is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 January 1998.

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