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R937 OCW

1998 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2012
Tests14 (6 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

91,392 mi
Last recorded91,392 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR937 OCW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2011 91,392 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all weld repairs have been undersealed

Fail 30 Jun 2011 91,301 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 87,809 miles

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 29 May 2010 87,654 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

n/s/f tyre starting to crack

Pass 11 Jun 2009 82,008 miles

welding repairs very rough

Fail 5 Jun 2009 82,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 76,673 miles

EXTERIOR OF VEHICLE DIRTY FADED

NEARSIDE REAR BOOT FLOOR CORRODED HOLED

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE OUTER SILL SECTION HEAVILT PATCHED WELDED,

OFFSIDE REAR CHASSIS SECTION HEAVILY CORRODED

ROAD TAX EXPIRED

Spare tyre defective

UNDERSIDE /SUSPENSION COMPONENTS HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 10 Jul 2008 76,673 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

EXTERIOR OF VEHICLE DIRTY FADED

NEARSIDE REAR BOOT FLOOR CORRODED HOLED

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE OUTER SILL SECTION HEAVILT PATCHED WELDED,

OFFSIDE REAR CHASSIS SECTION HEAVILY CORRODED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SIDE WALL HEAVILY PERISHED CRACKED IN POOR CONDITION.

ROAD TAX EXPIRED

Spare tyre defective

UNDERSIDE /SUSPENSION COMPONENTS HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 24 Apr 2008 76,661 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 69,870 miles

hole in n/s/r floor [not in prescribed area]

hole in o/s/r chassis leg [not in prescribed area]

n/s/f mirror cracked

o/s steering rack gator beginning to perish

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre treads getting low

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre walls beginning to perish

o/s/r chassis leg beginning to corrode near axle mounting

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 12 Apr 2007 69,863 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

brake fluid reservoir getting low

hole in n/s/r floor [not in prescribed area]

hole in o/s/r chassis leg [not in prescribed area]

long hand brake lever travel

n/s/f mirror cracked

o/s steering rack gator beginning to perish

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre treads getting low

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre walls beginning to perish

o/s/r chassis leg beginning to corrode near axle mounting

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 8 Apr 2006 61,999 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 61,999 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2006 61,928 miles

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

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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R937 OCW is a 1998 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 R937 OCW, 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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R937 OCW is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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