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R903 HGP

1998 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,202 mi
Last recorded73,202 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR903 HGP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2013 73,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

offside and nearside rear flexi brake hoses perished cracked

offside frond wishbone rear bush starting to split

offside rear tyre perished cracked in tread and both sidewalls

Pass 10 Apr 2012 68,111 miles

corrosion to offside and nearside front floor pan

Fail 31 Mar 2012 67,914 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to offside and nearside front floor pan

offside front flexi brake hose perished cracked

Pass 13 Apr 2011 61,423 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

condensation to nearsaide headlamp

nearside rear tyre has been previously run flat and has scrubbed sidewalls .

offside rear tyre perished

play in offside ande nearside front inn er anti roll bar bushes

Fail 12 Apr 2011 61,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

condensation to nearsaide headlamp

play in offside ande nearside front inn er anti roll bar bushes

Pass 27 Apr 2010 57,345 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 57,345 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

handbrake travel high

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perishing 165/65/13

Pass 20 Apr 2009 55,741 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 55,741 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 53,732 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Apr 2007 51,871 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 51,871 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 49,842 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 49,748 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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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R903 HGP is a 1998 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R903 HGP, 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 R903 HGP registered?

R903 HGP is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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