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R875 XWF

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2012
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

63,565 mi
Last recorded63,565 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR875 XWF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2011 63,565 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 63,565 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 57,837 miles

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

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

both rear tyre sidewalls perishing

Fail 16 Dec 2010 57,818 miles

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

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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)

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

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

both rear tyre sidewalls perishing

Pass 18 Feb 2010 53,013 miles

Light corrosion amid welding repairs along both sills, not excessive

Fail 18 Feb 2010 53,013 miles

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

Light corrosion amid welding repairs along both sills, not excessive

Fail 25 Jan 2010 52,994 miles

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

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)

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

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

battery loose,all front suspension lower bushes split,near side rear tyre side wall cracked.clutch slipping

Pass 3 Feb 2009 50,130 miles

both near side front suspension bushes split.all brake hoses slightly cracked and all brake pipes slightly rusty.slight play in near side suspension top mounting.slight front brake judder.

Fail 3 Feb 2009 50,130 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

both near side front suspension bushes split.all brake hoses slightly cracked and all brake pipes slightly rusty.slight play in near side suspension top mounting.slight front brake judder.

Pass 4 Feb 2008 44,516 miles

n/s bottom arm bush's slightly split

Fail 4 Feb 2008 44,516 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all exhaust rusty

gearbox oil leak from o/s shaft seal

n/s bottom arm bush's slightly split

n/s/r tyre lightly cracked

o/s door corroded

slight dent in n/s/r inner wheel rim

slight n/s/f brake judder recorded

slight play in both rear strut tops

Pass 12 Feb 2007 40,663 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 40,663 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

bottom of drivers door corroded

engine oil leak

exhaust rusty

front wipers poor

gearbox oil leak from shaft seals

n/s/f lower arm front bush starting to split

slight damage to rear wheel trims

slight dent in n/s/r wheel rim

slight front and rear brake judder recorded

some brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 9 Feb 2006 35,538 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 35,538 miles

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

intior mirror missing,all hub caps damaged,slightplay in both strut top mountings,both front tyre worn low on tread,exhaust rusty.

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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R875 XWF is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 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 R875 XWF, 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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R875 XWF is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 February 1998.

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