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R977 DMY

1998 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,954 mi
Last recorded79,954 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR977 DMY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2018 79,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering by sub frame mounting (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 1 Mar 2017 69,713 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.2.6)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 69,713 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 69,699 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 69,699 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 68,828 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2014 68,788 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 62,400 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2013 62,399 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 53,207 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 43,605 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 25 Jun 2010 35,712 miles

Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 27,954 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 20,864 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 15 Jun 2007 18,755 miles

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 17,409 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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R977 DMY is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R977 DMY, 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 R977 DMY registered?

R977 DMY is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 January 1998.

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