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R961 TGC

1998 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

97,721 mi
Last recorded97,721 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR961 TGC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2016 97,721 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened both side (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Rear Outer Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill rusted + holes (6.1.B.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (4.1.E.1)

Front slightly oil leak

Nearside Rear shocker leaking

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate on the dash (5.4.2)

fuel thank rusty

Pass 11 Dec 2014 96,160 miles

airbag light flashes on, but does not remain on

front and rear number plates cracked, but still readable

Pass 3 Jul 2012 95,850 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2012 95,850 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2011 93,252 miles

AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

FRONT AND REAR NUMBERPLATE CRACKED

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 93,252 miles

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

AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

FRONT AND REAR NUMBERPLATE CRACKED

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 89,693 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 89,693 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 85,998 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 85,995 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 82,533 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 82,533 miles

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 81,694 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 81,694 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 80,219 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 78,268 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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R961 TGC is a 1998 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 R961 TGC, 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 R961 TGC registered?

R961 TGC is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 July 1998.

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