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R943 YOC

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

66,057 mi
Last recorded66,057 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR943 YOC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 May 2015 66,057 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2014 60,873 miles

various under body corrosion

Pass 17 May 2013 52,880 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)

Fail 14 May 2013 52,880 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 25 May 2012 44,697 miles

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

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear exhaust baffles loose

Fail 22 May 2012 44,682 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear exhaust baffles loose

Pass 20 May 2011 38,581 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 38,577 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 31,079 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 24,191 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 19,332 miles

bonding on nsf wishbone bush deteriorating

Pass 3 May 2007 18,322 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 18,320 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 May 2006 16,457 miles

nsr roadwheel is buckled advise changed

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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R943 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 64.3%.

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 R943 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 R943 YOC registered?

R943 YOC is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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