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R952 STF

1998 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

8,433 mi
Last recorded8,433 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR952 STF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2013 8,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 12 Mar 2012 4,705 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 2,029 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 2,028 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 98,051 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 8 Mar 2010 98,049 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 5 Mar 2010 98,018 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres perishing

Nearside front tyre bald outer edge

Play in both front anti roll bar bushes

Rear brake imbalance

Spare tyre defective

Fail 2 Mar 2009 95,083 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

damage offside front wheel

offside rear tyre worn outer edge

oil leak from engine

slight cut nearside front tyre

slight play both front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 2 Mar 2009 95,083 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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

damage offside front wheel

offside rear tyre worn outer edge

oil leak from engine

slight cut nearside front tyre

slight play both front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 6 Feb 2008 91,031 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 91,030 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 86,292 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 86,291 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2006 79,958 miles

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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R952 STF is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R952 STF, 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 R952 STF registered?

R952 STF is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 February 1998.

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