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R895 YTR

1998 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

9,361 mi
Last recorded9,361 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR895 YTR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2013 9,361 miles

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

corrosion inner and outer sill, various areas of underbody and chassis rails/legs.

exhaust rear box rusted

offside front wheel arch insecure

rear coil springs rusted at top

rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 26 Sep 2012 2,122 miles

Play noted O/S steering tie=rod.

Oil leak

Auxilliary belt quite heavily perished.

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

O/S/F seat tilt handle missing.

Slight play N/S/F suspension top mount area.

Suspension bushes perishing.

Various areas corrosion noted.

Fail 15 Sep 2012 2,075 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Auxilliary belt quite heavily perished.

N/S handbrake effort low,

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

O/S/F seat tilt handle missing.

Oil leak

Play noted O/S steering tie=rod.

Various areas corrosion noted.

Pass 16 Sep 2011 93,748 miles

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

both front brake hose's perishing

front wiper blades split

nearside front light lense faded

nearside front wishbone bush becoming detached

nearside rear brake hose cracking

offside rear brake hose badly cracking

underbody corrosion developing

Fail 3 Sep 2011 93,614 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

both front brake hose's perishing

drive belt cracking

front wiper blades split

nearside front light lense faded

nearside front wishbone bush becoming detached

nearside rear brake hose cracking

offside rear brake hose badly cracking

slight oil seepage from steering rack

underbody corrosion developing

Pass 3 Sep 2010 85,963 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 78,652 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 70,975 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

f/n/s tyre low on tread

front discs worn

front springs rusty

underside rusty in places esp sills and floor

Fail 8 Sep 2007 64,340 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake hoses cracked

both number plates cracked

vehicl has several dent and is cooroded underneath

Pass 8 Sep 2007 64,340 miles

both front brake hoses cracked

both number plates cracked

vehicl has several dent and is cooroded underneath

Pass 25 Aug 2006 57,695 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2005 51,606 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2005 51,606 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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R895 YTR is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 R895 YTR, 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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R895 YTR is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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