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R903 YOC

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,615 mi
Last recorded74,615 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR903 YOC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2014 74,615 miles

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

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

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

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

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

boot cannot be opened from outside

gearbox oil leak

Pass 8 May 2013 70,351 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2013 70,351 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 61,332 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

off side sill slightly corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2012 61,330 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

off side sill slightly corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2011 45,327 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2011 45,327 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2010 34,829 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 34,827 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

advice replace front discs as soon as possible

Pass 13 Mar 2009 30,227 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2009 30,214 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 29,757 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 28,908 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

low pressure to o/s rear tyre

slight dampness to o/s rear brake

Pass 13 Mar 2006 28,285 miles

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

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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R903 YOC is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YOC, 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 YOC registered?

R903 YOC is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 March 1998.

Is R903 YOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R903 YOC shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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