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R93 EJN

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

68,523 mi
Last recorded68,523 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR93 EJN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2012 68,523 miles

1. nsr tyre perrished, mishaped, 2 nsf bottom arm, rear bush splitting, 3 slight leak from rear exhaust, 4. front brake discs corroded on edges.

Fail 9 Jan 2012 68,513 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

1.n/s rear tyre perrished and slightly mishaped 2.n/s front lower arm rear bush starting to split 3.slight blow on rear exhaust joint 4.front brake discs corroded on edges

Fail 4 Jan 2012 68,511 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1.n/s rear tyre perrished and slightly mishaped 2.n/s front lower arm rear bush starting to split 3.slight blow on rear exhaust joint 4.front brake discs corroded on edges

Fail 9 Nov 2011 68,280 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 59,962 miles

Centre Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 57,734 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 56,635 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 56,635 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 55,663 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 55,663 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

some corrosion o/s and n/s front floorpans

Pass 23 Mar 2007 53,053 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 53,053 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 50,459 miles

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

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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R93 EJN is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red 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 R93 EJN, 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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R93 EJN is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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