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R885 PHC

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,811 mi
Last recorded92,811 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR885 PHC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2010 92,811 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 92,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

nearside exterior mirror cracked

nearside rear tyre wear

Pass 10 Jun 2009 86,892 miles

Advise both front floor pans corroded but withstanding thumb pressure

Advise exhaust downpipe bracket which bolts to gearbox corroded

Advise front and rear coil springs starting to corrode in places

Advise front part of exhaust looks corroded and weak in places but okay at time of test

Advise nearside door mirror lens cracked

Advise rear flexi brake hoses cracked/perished

Advise slight cross flashing on rear lamps when side lights/indicators used together

Advise slight play in front anti-roll bar D bushes

Advise slight wheel bearing noise nearside rear

Advise tread getting low on nearside rear tyre

Fail 8 Jun 2009 86,830 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)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Advise both front floor pans corroded but withstanding thumb pressure

Advise drivers side wiper blade worn

Advise exhaust downpipe bracket which bolts to gearbox corroded

Advise front and rear coil springs starting to corrode in places

Advise front part of exhaust looks corroded and weak in places but okay at time of test

Advise nearside door mirror lens cracked

Advise rear flexi brake hoses cracked/perished

Advise slight cross flashing on rear lamps when side lights/indicators used together

Advise slight play in front anti-roll bar D bushes

Advise slight wheel bearing noise nearside rear

Advise tread getting low on nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2008 79,968 miles

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

Nearside front wiper blade split

Nearside wing mirror damaged

Sills corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2008 79,968 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Nearside front wiper blade split

Nearside wing mirror damaged

Sills corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2007 72,638 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 66,083 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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R885 PHC 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 R885 PHC, 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 R885 PHC registered?

R885 PHC is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 July 1998.

Is R885 PHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R885 PHC 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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