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R960 YWF

1998 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,096 mi
Last recorded66,096 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR960 YWF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 27 Feb 2014 66,096 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 63,088 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING ON INSIDE OFF DISCS

N/S AND O/S/F FLOOR PANS GETTING WEAK BUT NOT HOLED

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

STEERING UJ SQUEEKING ON STEERING RACK

Pass 29 Feb 2012 60,262 miles

ALL EXHAUST CORRODING BUT NOT BLOWING

FRONT BRAKE DISCS GETTING WORN

N/S/F AND O/S/F FLOOR PANS CORRODING BUT NOT HOLED

Pass 24 Feb 2011 57,335 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 54,174 miles

FANBELT LOOSE

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

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

O/S/F AND O/S/R TYRES WEARING ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

O/S/R INNER WHEEL ARCH BENT IN BEHIND PLASTIC WHEEL ARCH

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

SUMP PAN CORRODING BUT NOT LEAKING

Pass 25 Feb 2009 50,557 miles

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

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

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

both front floors surface corrosion.

engine sump corroded but not leaking

Pass 26 Feb 2008 46,842 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

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

SUMP PAN CORRODING BUT NOT LEAKING

Pass 21 Feb 2007 43,187 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPERBLADES SPLIT

COOLANT LAEK ON TOP HOSE ON CLIP

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 39,139 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

report rear wiperblade split

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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R960 YWF is a 1998 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R960 YWF, 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 R960 YWF registered?

R960 YWF is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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