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R946 FTW

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

45,696 mi
Last recorded45,696 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR946 FTW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 45,696 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 39,756 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 39,756 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 39,539 miles

Both rear tyres are in poor condition due to perishing in the tread area and adverse wear around the tread edges.

The near side front tyre is worn low around the edges of the tread.

There is a nail/screw in the off side front tyre tread.

Pass 3 May 2011 38,359 miles

The near side rear tyre is wearing low around the edges.

Fail 3 May 2011 38,359 miles

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

The near side rear tyre is wearing low around the edges.

Pass 5 May 2010 36,553 miles

The near side rear tyre is wearing around the outer edge of the tread.

The off side front tyre is worn low around the edges of the tread.

Fail 5 May 2010 36,553 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

The near side rear tyre is wearing around the outer edge of the tread.

The off side front tyre is worn low around the edges of the tread.

Pass 21 Apr 2009 34,648 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 33,173 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 33,173 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2007 32,702 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 32,307 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 32,307 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking on tyre edge/walls.

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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R946 FTW 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 R946 FTW, 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 R946 FTW registered?

R946 FTW is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 June 1998.

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