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R955 EDX

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,515 mi
Last recorded53,515 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR955 EDX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2009 53,515 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 49,731 miles

rear number plate cracked but still readable

Fail 28 Oct 2008 49,731 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate cracked but still readable

Pass 23 Oct 2007 48,114 miles

front and rear number plates cracked

front windscreen wiper blades not clearing the screen as effectively as they should but not quite enough to fail

some corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner sills

Fail 16 Oct 2007 48,114 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

front and rear number plates cracked

front windscreen wiper blades not clearing the screen as effectively as they should but not quite enough to fail

nearside front tyre low tread and inner and outer edges heavily worn and tyre perishing

some corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner sills

Pass 5 Oct 2006 46,375 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 42,271 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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R955 EDX is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R955 EDX, 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 R955 EDX registered?

R955 EDX is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 March 1998.

Is R955 EDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R955 EDX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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