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R905 DND

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,176 mi
Last recorded74,176 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR905 DND
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2011 74,176 miles

2 rear numberplate lights taped in place, still secure.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front headlamp top bracket broken, slight movement. still secure.

Oil leak

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 74,176 miles

Oil leak

2 rear numberplate lights taped in place, still secure.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front headlamp top bracket broken, slight movement. still secure.

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 67,403 miles

wear anti roll bar mountings

wear front disc

Pass 26 May 2009 59,733 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 May 2009 59,672 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 May 2008 55,240 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 52,204 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2007 52,204 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2006 49,570 miles
Pass 25 May 2005 46,962 miles

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

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

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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R905 DND is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R905 DND, 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 R905 DND registered?

R905 DND is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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