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R912 MDF

1998 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

71,329 mi
Last recorded71,329 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR912 MDF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2012 71,329 miles

underbody very corroded but not holed,,both outer sill corroded,not holed

Fail 24 Mar 2012 71,235 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 66,970 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 66,970 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 61,637 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Fail 29 Mar 2010 61,637 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

nearside rear tyre nailed and leaking

radiator fan not working

Pass 1 Apr 2009 58,770 miles

both front strut top mounts rough

corrosion on nearside front outer floor

front brake discs near corrosion limit

nearside front flex hose cracking

offside headlight close to definition limit

Fail 30 Mar 2009 58,766 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both front strut top mounts rough

corrosion on nearside front outer floor

front brake discs near corrosion limit

nearside front flex hose cracking

offside headlight close to definition limit

Pass 29 Mar 2008 55,770 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 55,770 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion on offside outer sill close to limit

Pass 29 Mar 2007 53,505 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 48,053 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 48,053 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion on offside outer sill

handbrake travel near limit

rear sub frame starting to perrish

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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R912 MDF 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 53.8%.

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 R912 MDF, 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 R912 MDF registered?

R912 MDF is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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